Circling pike is one of the most common ways. It is actively used by experienced fishermen who are fond of catching predatory fish, and those who have at their disposal a personal swimming facility. The greatest efficiency is achieved by knowing the exact habitat of the fish.
Description
Mugs for pike - this is a unique device for fishing, its effectiveness is ensured by the ability to install in those places where any other gear is useless. In addition, this technique does not require special labor costs, as, for example, the use of a familiar fishing rod or spinning. The cost of the device consists of the price of several elements - sinkers, fishing lines and hooks.
Advantages
Wooden fishing mugs have many advantages. They do not move as quickly along the surface of the water when exposed to wind, as foam analogues do. False reversals are also extremely rare. This is due to the sufficient weight of the structure, which prevents triggering of the movement of the bait. Given the small penetration into the water, they can move with the stream, even if the wind has the opposite direction. Wooden fishing mugs are characterized by slow movement along the lake or river, at this time the bait fish is trying to hide in the nearby depressions and snags located at the bottom. It is in these places that the pike awaits its prey.
Devices can be equipped with special anchors and installed in those places where the predator most often appears, for example, over dumps or on stern tables. The addition in the form of an antenna allows you to simultaneously move all the devices against the current and direction of the wind.
Materials
Mugs on the pike are similar to a floating zergel. It is the buoyancy property that provides high efficiency. The device has a simple design, while you can independently produce various options. The basis is a disk, for the manufacture of which materials such as:
- plastic or metal can;
- tree (linden is best);
- pressed cork;
- polystyrene.
The dimensions of the gear are within 20 cm. It is necessary to make a groove with a depth of about 20 mm around the circumference of the circle, it is needed for winding fishing line. A cone-shaped hole is cut in the middle, its width in the lower and upper parts should differ by 5 mm. It is used to place a peg of an appropriate shape. With the help of special cuts, tight fishing line is secured.
The mechanism of action is as follows: the fishing line is fixed on the device and is carried out through a special groove located on the peg. Pike, in the process of biting, pulls a fishing thread on itself, which turns the tackle and notifies the fisherman.
Styrofoam Products
The modern assortment of various materials for the independent manufacture of devices opens up vast opportunities, while their cost is affordable for everyone. The simple design of the device allows the use of a base with different porosity and thickness. A foam fishing mug of 150 mm is one of the most popular options, for its creation a material with a thickness of 2 cm and a finely porous structure is suitable. A metal-plastic tube can act as a pin; the optimum diameter is 15 mm.
Foam fishing mug device
A foam heel with a high-quality surface is the basis of the device. Greater accuracy in manufacturing can be achieved using a conventional CD or cardboard template. An electric jigsaw or a construction knife is suitable for cutting material.
Particular care is required when cutting a groove, which should be located around the entire circumference and have a depth of 1 cm. To create it, you can use a round file or knife. A drill with a drill diameter suitable for the size of the tube is required to make a central hole.
Using fine-grained sandpaper, the surface of the disk is processed, then it is covered with a coloring composition. In this case, contrasting shades should be used to color the lower and upper parts to ensure visibility even at a great distance.
Then you need to make two gash for fishing line on the upper plane of the device. They should be located on both sides of the circle, opposite each other.
A part 12 cm long is cut from the metal-plastic tube, and cuts are cut from the end side of it.
Many beginners have a question: how to equip a fishing club? There is no single answer, as it all depends on the environmental conditions and preferences of the fisherman. The best option would be an addition in the form of a metal leash with a tee, a load of lead with a mass of about 10 g and a fishing thread with a length of at least 100 cm.
Materials at hand
There are various models of gear for pike, which differ in design and materials. You can also use the free base, which can be found in every home - this is a can of canned or condensed milk. This non-standard option is quite convenient to use, it does not work on jerking baits and keeps well on the surface of the water.
In order to make a fishing circle with your own hands, you need to drill holes with a diameter of not more than 5 mm in the lower and upper parts of the can. A wire is drawn through them and twisted on both sides in the form of a ring. It needs to be soldered for tight fixation, it will also ensure the sealing of the entire device. Further, the design is covered with paint in contrasting shades, for example, white and red. One side equipped with a ring is painted in a brighter tone, the other should be less noticeable.
Two rings with a width of 1 cm are cut out of the bicycle chamber and put on a jar.
A nylon cord with a length of about 25 cm is fixed on rings of wire. It must be folded in half and tied so that a loop is obtained, with the help of it the bank will turn over during the bite.
A fishing thread about 5 mm thick, a large hook, a steel leash and a sliding sinker are attached to the loop as equipment. All devices are wound on the structure and fixed on a rubber ring.
What you need to know
Each fisherman knows how to use a fishing club, the price of which depends on the materials used, and is within 100 rubles. But there is a certain algorithm of actions that will be useful for beginners.
In the habitat of pike, the hook with bait drops to the required depth. To do this, the fishing thread is circled through the mast and attracted to the slot in the base of the tackle. Then you need to pass it through the cut in the upper part and pull it out from the opposite side of the device through the free slot. It remains only to lower the tackle into the water.
Fishing circles should be on the windward side, as wind and waves will move equipment. In calm weather, you can achieve a greater effect by staggering. To prevent tangling of the threads, the minimum distance between the devices should be about 15 meters.
How not to miss a moment
It is enough to arrange the devices and watch them while waiting for a bite. You can learn about the capture of a predator by turning them over. It is worth noting some features of fishing in this way:
- the fishing tackle the circle is turned over if the pike catches the bait;
- if he begins to spin, this indicates that the predator is sailing with the bait;
- when the fish begins to swallow prey, the device will freeze in one place.
The pike must be hooked during the movement of the circle after its brief lull. It is important not to miss the moment so that the aquatic inhabitant does not have time to hide at the bottom. Catching this type of fish is similar to sports competitions, in which the one who is able to make decisions in time, has endurance and quick reaction wins. Obtaining a trophy is only possible with the right tactics.
Non-standard fixture
There are not only fishing mugs, but also square devices. It is worth noting the possibility of changing the force necessary for twisting, the absence of false positives and low windage. Extruded polystyrene foam is used for the workpiece, a reel, a load, a tee hook and a fishing line act as an addition.
When installing the device, the coil of the device must be on top. The thread is fixed in the groove on the surface of the base after determining the required depth. If the pike swallows the bait, the device will turn over and the fishing line will quickly come off the reel.
Despite the versatility of gear, its use is possible only with a boat. Installation requires a lot of effort and time, but the fisherman will be immediately notified of the capture and it will be quite simple to pull the prey out of the water.