The “Method” feeder is used by many to catch carps. Such a device has become widespread in many countries of Europe. What kind of equipment is this? What bait should be used for such a feeder?
What is a feeding trough
The Method feeder was designed to catch fish at Malory Park by the world famous fisherman Dave Howe. After some time, the equipment was changed by the former champion of England Roy Marlowe. It is such a modified feeder that almost every fishing store sells.
Externally, the equipment is an open structure made on the basis of a lattice or frame. The weight of such a feeder is 30-80 grams. There are structures equipped with a load in the center and with one side shipped. Externally, the “Method” feeder reminds everyone of the well-known “Nipple” equipment, which is made using a special spring, 4 hooks and a crumb. As for the presented design, it is somewhat different. The feeding trough “Method” consists of one hook. For fishing, a special mixture is used, consisting of several components.
Who is pecking
Practically every fishing store implements the Method feeder. If necessary, in such trading establishments you can buy bait. What kind of fish is caught on such a device? Most often it is a barbel, tench, bream, carp and so on. In other words, bottom fish that feeds exclusively from the bottom. Finding food, she begins to suck it and poke it. The Method feeder provides the victim with free access to bait.
After the equipment has fallen to the bottom, a few minutes later a round of feed is formed around it. Inside the ball or next to it is the bait - the hard part.
How to use
At the moment, there are only a few ways to use the “Method” feeder:
- Sliding tooling.
- Fixed snap.
If you are interested in carp fishing, then the second option is better. When using fixed equipment, the fish grabs the bait immediately with a hook. In this case, self-locking occurs due to the weight of the feed. The main disadvantage of this method is the careful selection of fishing line. It should be strong enough, unlike a leash. Otherwise, at the time of fighting, it simply breaks off. The fish will be doomed to death, as it will not be able to get rid of the feeder on its own.
Bites can be on the shore. In this case, the main fishing line should be within 8-6 pounds, the leash - 5, and for carp - at least 4 pounds.
Sliding tool
In this case, the fish, grabbing the bait, usually continues to move. She just does not feel the resistance that is created by the weight of the feeder. This method of fishing also has its own characteristics. With sliding equipment, the rod should be positioned strictly at an angle of 45 °. Departure from the fishing rod is unlikely to succeed, as bites can be sharp and sudden. The stand for the rod should be strong enough. Forms of the “Method” feeder in this case do not play a special role.
What should be lure
The main purpose of the Method feeder is carp fishing. This device is recommended to be used only in still water. Of course, the feeder is suitable not only for fishing carp, but also for fish that feeds at the very bottom.
Complementary feed for such structures should also have many properties. The bait is significantly different. Here are some basic selection criteria:
- Feeding should be attractive to fish.
- When casting, the mass must not fall out of the feeder.
- When hit on the surface of the water, complementary foods should not fall apart.
- The bait should gradually crumble in water. This should take about 15 minutes.
Buy or cook
The feeder feeder “Method” requires a certain amount of food. Since the device is very popular, many manufacturers have released many types of various mixtures. There are not only universal compounds, but also those that are designed for a specific species of fish. The finished mixture has the desired consistency and adheres well to the feeder, holding on to it for a long time.
If desired, you can cook the food yourself. However, it is worth considering not only the species of fish that you want to catch, but also the temperature of the water, the time of year, and so on.
The most important thing is to get a mixture of the necessary consistency. If the food turns out to be too dry, then in the feeder it will not hold for the right time and will crumble. If the mixture is too sticky, then it will take longer to break up. And this is unlikely to attract fish. As practice shows, after 15 minutes, there should not be any feeding on the feeder.
What can I cook
In order for the fishing method to be successful, it is necessary to prepare high-quality complementary foods. To do this, use the following products:
- breadcrumbs;
- millet;
- corn flour;
- sliced boilies;
- pellets;
- sweet corn;
- fish meal ;
- dog food;
- hemp seeds;
- milk mixture.
In addition, you must know the recipes for the preparation of such complementary foods. It is not enough just to mix all the components. You need to know the proportions and composition of complementary foods.
How to cook complementary foods
The bait for feeding troughs "Method" is prepared quite simply. There are several recipes. In some products you need to cook.
It is necessary to mix 2 cups of millet and cornmeal. This component should be filled with water. The liquid should completely cover the cereal and be above its level by 4 centimeters. Cook porridge until the water is completely boil away.
Ready millet mixed with 1 glass of seeds, previously ground. After that, hemp seeds will be required. It will be enough 1 cup. The component should be boiled. Hemp seeds after cooking should swell. After that, it is recommended to mix them with porridge. If desired, other components can be added to the resulting mass. The main thing is that the mixture retains its stickiness.
Recipe without cooking
If you wish, you can prepare complementary foods for the “Method” feeder feeder even without heat treatment. It is enough to fill the components with water and mix thoroughly. To prepare complementary foods you will need:
- Ground pellets - 2 glasses.
- Sweet corn, preferably chopped - 1 can.
- Ground hemp seeds - 1 cup.
- Milk formula - 1 cup.
- Corn flakes - 1 cup.
All of these components are mixed. Water is added to the resulting mass. There should not be much fluid. Otherwise, the lure will turn out to be too liquid. If desired, other ingredients can be added to the mass.
In addition, a small amount of flavoring can be added to the feed. The choice of this component depends on the species of fish and the season. Fragrance before use is recommended to be parted in water. Only after that it can be added to complementary foods. In some cases, crushed worms are added to the bait.
In conclusion
As practice shows, the Method feeder is an excellent design for fishing near-bottom fish. The most important thing is to choose the right place and prepare complementary foods. Otherwise, fishing for such a device is the most productive. Feeding, if desired, can be purchased at any fishing store. However, you should decide in advance which fish you are going to catch. This will greatly facilitate the choice of bait.