For a real fisherman, every detail of his equipment is important. For example, what mormyshka is, not everyone knows. However, without it it is difficult to imagine the fishing process. Moreover, it is this tackle that constantly clings to branches and algae, comes off the fishing line, and is lost. That is why almost every fisherman knows how to make mormyshki with his own hands, and in emergency situations it can be made from various materials. It is worth noting that the creation of even the simplest mormyshka needs to be approached responsibly, since the whole catch depends on this, in general.
We use casting
Making mormyshk with your own hands using casting is perhaps the longest method. On the other hand, this method allows you to cast exactly such mormyshki, which managed to catch a lot of fish. That is, casting allows you to create copies of these small details, while you can prepare several pieces at once, so you will be sure that even if the line is cut off, you will not be left without a catch. Casting will require lead and mold. So, if mormyshki are very small, then you can use an epoxy-based mold; for larger products, a gypsum mold is best suited. Moreover, you can do with children's gypsum, from which crafts are created.
Matchbox is also a form
To cast mormyshki with your own hands, you can use the matchbox, which will serve as the basis. A gypsum mixture is poured into it, consisting of one part of sweetened water and two parts of gypsum. The components should be mixed thoroughly so that the mass resembles sour cream in consistency. The box should be filled to the brim, with excess should be removed.
We take a mormyshka, which we will repeat in casting, and dip it into a thick soapy solution. After drying, the mormyshka should be half immersed in plaster. So that it can be easily pulled out, you should immerse two trimmers in the corners of the box, for example, juice cans. We wait 15 minutes until the gypsum hardens, we coat the surface again with soapy water. We take another box and fill it with a mixture of water and gypsum, the first box is turned over on its surface (in it a mormyshka) and is connected. After the gypsum dries, the boxes can be separated from each other. Lead is poured into the empty space in the box. It is worth remembering that when it is heated, moisture will evaporate from the mold, so the gypsum mold may crack.
Aluminum shape: reliable and durable
To create mormyshki with your own hands, it is best to use aluminum molds. For example, in this way you can create gear for catching fish such as lenok. To capture it, you need a fairly large elongated bait. To create it you need to use copper or brass. If the nozzle is large, then the hook should be soldered at an angle to the mormyshka, and the hook is best taken with a notch.
Using a finished aluminum mold is easy. First, a hook is prepared: you need to remove everything superfluous from it. The hook and wire fit correctly into the mold, after which it closes tightly. The melting process is just as simple: for this you can use a small pot with a nose, since it is convenient to pour lead into it. After cooling, the product must be pulled out, processed to remove unnecessary parts and rubbed with sandpaper. In such a simple way, many fishermen create mormyshki with their own hands.
Mormyshka without nozzles: what is it and why?
Many winter fishing enthusiasts increasingly prefer to fish in the so-called non-fishing way. Thanks to him, the fishing process becomes more interesting, fascinating, and most importantly productive, since you can catch quite large fish, as well as fish that do not bite on bloodworms, larvae or burdock moths. Do-it-yourself jigsaw muzzles are very simple to create. For example, you can use a tungsten pellet as a base, which has a long hook overhang. A petal of brass, cupronickel or silver is soldered to his forearm. It is not difficult to find these improvised materials, the main thing is to correctly solder them. This is best done through tinning, as glue or epoxy in this bonding will not help.
Features of winter fishing
Catching gear is the dream of every fisherman. Since in winter the fish is much more actively looking for food, then home-made winter mormyshki with their own hands should be performed in a special way. You can choose one of several manufacturing options.
- From tin and lead. Such parts for fishing are loved by many, because they are made simply. So, you just need to drip solder onto the hook to form a pellet or droplet. When soldering, it’s worth remembering the hole for the fishing line, you can use a needle, nail or wire to create it, which can be easily removed after the solder has cooled down.
- Mormyshka wire is another invention of those who love winter fishing. It is created simply: a wire, copper or brass, is evenly wound on the forend of the hook. Beads or cambric are hung on the hook itself, thus making mormyshki for perch with their own hands, which are used without nozzles.
- A special place in the arsenal of any fisherman is occupied by mormyshki from tungsten. Due to the optimal combination of weight and density, they can be used both at great depths and in strong currents. A jig made of pure metal can be made using a mechanical undercut, but in order to solder it to the hook, you first need to cover its surface with silver, brass or copper.
Mormyshka for perch and grayling: what to choose?
Dummies for perch with your own hands can be created using casting. The second option is the use of cambric, which makes a very catching tackle. For this, cambric, a tube (preferably a bright color) and a wire are taken. By the way, the heavier it is, the more weight the mormyshka will be. Cambridge and wire must be cut off at the same level as the length of the forearm of the hook. After that, the hook is threaded into the cambric, where it is tightly fixed with a wire. Such home-made elements can be used for winter fishing.
Catch grayling right
Mormyshki on grayling do it yourself are created in much the same way. Catching this fish on a natural bait is a very productive process, but also quite troublesome. Therefore, many begin to look for ways to trick this fish into deception. To create a bait for grayling, you need to find a suitable hook. A mormyshka is soldered to it in the form of a ball, preferably from pure silver filled with tin. Tin will not darken during operation, and silver is a metal that visually looks like a bubble of air in water. For the soldering process, you need to use a tungsten needle. This is our foundation. Using multi-colored threads or feathers, knots are created that are pulled onto a hook. You can supplement your tackle with a pen, which is first cleared of all unnecessary things. All this blank will serve as the body of the bait. To make it shine and shine, you can cover it with varnish, and then dry it well. In such a simple, albeit slightly troublesome, way, you can make fishing gear with your own hands.
conclusions
As you can see, modern fishermen use their imagination to bring home as much catch as possible. Making jigsaw pads with your own hands is very simple, for this it is enough to use improvised materials and be able to handle a soldering iron.