The most common fishing tool is the float rod. This type of fishing has been practiced for a very long time and the popularity of this fishing rod is not decreasing. In addition, fishing with such a fishing rod is the easiest way, you can catch almost any fish on it, the main thing is to choose the right equipment. Fishing with a float rod in the spring can take place in any body of water, for this you can pick up a coast, a steep edge or fish using a boat.
Types of fishing rods
The fishing rod can be used at any time of the year, it is enough to choose the right parameters for the most important tool. Basically, a fishing rod can be of three types: fly, match, plug.
- The fly rod has no reel and is easy to use. Usually its length varies from 4 to 7 meters. With the use of a fly fishing rod, the fishing process is greatly simplified, and even a child can handle such a fishing rod.
- The match rod is the same length as the fly rod, but has a spinning reel to be able to cast long distances.
- But the plug fishing rod has a length of 12-18 meters. With such a fishing rod you need to be able to handle, it is suitable for experienced anglers and long-distance casts. It is not very popular with anglers.
Fishing rod rig
The most important thing in a fishing rod is the rod, it is the quality of the rod that determines the strength of the entire rod and the convenience of its use. To date, rods made of fiberglass and carbon fiber are on sale. Fiberglass rods have proven themselves well for both beginner and experienced anglers. They are light in weight and flexible enough to pull fish.
The rod can be telescopic, which is convenient because at any time the rod simply folds up and does not take up much space. But at the same time, the casting distance is very good.
As equipment for the fishing rod, you need to choose only a few things, these are a fishing line, a hook, a float, a sinker and a nozzle.
The fishing line has a different thickness, respectively, and the strength of the fishing line can be different. For example, if you do not need to pull out a very large fish, then you can take a thin line. But for large fish, you need to choose a stronger fishing line, otherwise it may break.
But you should not choose a very thick fishing line, fish do not often come across it. Given all this, a fishing enthusiast should have fishing line of different strength in his arsenal, the optimal thickness of the fishing line varies between 0.15-0.30 mm. You can take a fishing line and a little thicker.
The float must be selected in accordance with the parameters of the sinker and nozzle. The float must be on the surface of the water and not go under water, this is precisely its task. When the float goes under water, then the angler will know about the bite. Too bright colors and unusual sizes of the float can scare the fish.
A sinker is needed to hold the bait under water. Usually the sinker is made independently, because it is essentially a piece of metal. It is ideal to choose such a sinker weight that the float goes under water by 1/3 of its length. A float rod in the spring can be equipped with various hooks, it most of all depends on the type of fish you want to catch.
The hook can be small, large, single, triple, thin, thick and so on. The hook is selected based on the bait. For example, if a live bait is used, then it is best to choose a triple hook.
For a small bait in the form of a worm, you need to choose a thin, small hook. But this is mainly checked empirically, and the angler uses a hook that is convenient for him.
Float rod and season
The line can be fished all year round. Winter fishing rods are not much different from fishing rods for other seasons. The only thing that can be said is that it should not be heavy, have many devices that will increase the overall weight, but it should have plenty of strength and flexibility.
Particular attention should be paid to the flexibility of the whip, it will help to correctly hook the future catch. Fishing in the spring with a float rod is no different from catching fish in the fall and summer. A summer rod can be a little more massive, because you can cast it much further.
How to make a fishing rod with your own hands?
If you have the time and desire, you can make a fishing rod yourself, it will not be difficult. In order to make a fishing rod, you need to stock up on some things:
- First you need to prepare the rod, it is made from a willow twig, it is selected according to individual preferences;
- Strong fishing line;
- Hook or mormyshka;
- A sinker, as this element, you can use a piece of lead, a nut, and so on;
- A float, it can be a quill pen, a piece of foam, a ballpoint pen body, and the like;
- If you fasten the float to the fishing line, you can use a piece of a nipple from a bicycle wheel, thread, fishing line, electrical tape.
First you need to prepare a willow twig, you can leave it as it is, or you can remove the bark from it. The twig should lie comfortably in the hand, not be too long or short. It should not have any irregularities.
To attach a fishing line to the end of the rod, you need to make a groove. Tie a fishing line to the end of the rod, wind the line around the furrow a little and fasten it tightly. To make the fishing line comfortable, you need to measure the length equal to the length of the rod.
Now you need to attach the float, here you will need a couple of pieces of the nipple. You need to put a nipple on the fishing line, attach the float to a free position, then put on the second piece of the nipple. It remains only to tie a hook to the end of the fishing line and attach the sinker.
The sinker should be between the float and the hook and have such a weight that the float does not go under water, this can be determined empirically. All homemade fishing rod is ready!
Now everyone knows that a do-it-yourself fishing rod is very simple. The advantages of a homemade fishing rod are many-valued, because it is made for yourself, and this allows you to take into account your preferences and make a comfortable fishing rod.
Of course, fishing with a bait, this is an exciting activity, but it requires a lot of patience, because here you can watch the movement of the float for hours. And on the other hand, it allows you to enjoy nature, get away from the hustle and bustle and just relax, and a good catch comes as an additional nice bonus.
Inspired by future trophies, novice anglers often ask themselves the question: “How to make a fishing rod?”. Float bait has been known to mankind for hundreds of thousands of years, the demand for fishing tackle does not subside in our time. The simplest bait device makes it a universal fishing tool. In order to dispel the myth about the complexity of building tackle, consider step-by-step manufacturing.
A fishing rod is a multi-component fishing tackle used for fishing from the coastline.
Classification:- A fly rod is the simplest variation of fishing tackle that has come down to our days from ancient times. The design feature of the fly gear is a blind rig: complete or partial absence of guide rings, drumless fastening of the fishing line. A homemade fishing rod is a universal tackle for summer fishing.
- A match rod is a structurally complicated variation of a classic rod used for long-distance casting. The fishing tackle is equipped with guide rings and an inertialess drum.
- Plug rod - a set of interchangeable tubes used for long-distance casting (3-5 fly rod bodies). The bait is located at a distance of 12-18 meters from the coastline. Due to the complexity of handling, plug bait is used extremely rarely.
In the classic view, a fishing rod consists of a rod, fishing line, float, sinker and hook. It is the simplest design that is available for self-production using improvised materials. Homemade fishing rods differ in performance.
In addition to the standard equipment, the classic rod is equipped with an inertial drum (line storage), guide rings and a telescopic rod.
The rod is a conical pole. The place of grip is the butt, the opposite narrowed end is the tip. The length of a standard rod is 2-6 meters.
- metal rod;
- wooden pole;
- bamboo core;
- fiberglass;
- composite materials.
A do-it-yourself fishing rod is made from lightweight materials, mainly wood. In the priority of the bamboo rod, the fishing tackle turns out to be unusually strong and easy to fish. Unfortunately, it is impossible to get a subtropical shrub in central Russia.
Consider how to make a fishing rod from a stick using birch bark as an example.
An even pole with a length of 3 to 5 meters is selected. With a sharp knife, the bark is gently scraped off, knots are removed. In order to avoid injuries in the process of fishing, large roughness must be cut off with an ax. The rod prototype is processed with sandpaper.
How to fish correctly? A guide ring is mounted on the tip of the rod, which acts as a line stabilizer. Aluminum wire is suitable as a material. The ring is made of arbitrary shape, depending on the imagination of the designer. Similar rings are mounted every meter of the rod. The task of the ring chain is to keep the line as close to the rod as possible.
A thin cord can be used as a fishing line. The leash is selected with a minimum section so as not to cause suspicion among the inhabitants of the underwater world and to catch the first fish without any problems. The total length of the line is equal to the sum of the lengths of the two rod bodies.
The main cord is attached at the base of the butt and passed through the rings located on the rod.
How to make a fishing rod with your own hands? The rod with the line attached goes through the subsequent rigging stage.
A float is a device that signals the stage of active bite. The signaling device is made of a floating material that holds the bait on the surface of the water.
Suitable as a float:- dry wood;
- Styrofoam;
- cork from alcoholic beverages;
- pen (having a large windage).
- A fragment in the shape of a barrel is cut out of dry wood (length: 0.1-0.2 meters).
- In order for the bite signaling device to stand out against the background of the river surface, the float should be painted in a bright color. Against the background of water, red and bright orange colors are indicated by contrast. After the float dries, we move on to snapping the cord.
- A thin hole is drilled in the center of the float (the diameter of the float hole is smaller than the section of the fishing line).
- The line is threaded into the float. Tight movement along the cord ensures that the signaling device is held in place, allowing you to fish at great depths.
Alternatively, a thin plastic tube can be used. The absence of friction reduces the possibility of cord breakage to a minimum. The secret of how to catch fish with a bait is known.
Sinker
A sinker is a weight suspended on a fishing line to prevent the bait from floating to the surface of the water.
The sinker is located 0.3-0.5 meters below the float. The power reserve of the signaling device is necessary to change the depth of the bait.
Homemade sinker of a fishing rod for fishing in the current - a metal nut, massive plastic, a bearing ball, a lead pellet. Also, the sinker is cast from lead heated in an iron can. Working with easily buoyant metals is accompanied by high risks to life.
How to properly assemble a fishing rod? The sinker is mounted on the fishing line by crimping or nodal connection. The weight of the load varies depending on the size of the float.
Hook
Hook - a metal rod equipped with an angled bend to prevent the fish from jumping off during a bite.
An alternative to a factory hook can be a bent pin or sharpened steel wire.
Attaching the hook to the line:- The folded end of the fishing line is pulled through the mounting hole.
- The hook ring is tied with an arbitrary knot.
- The hook is passed through the formed loop.
- The knot is tightened.
The knots of the equipment should be tightened, the hanging remnants of the fishing line are removed so as not to arouse suspicion in the fish. The bait should be placed completely on the body of the hook to avoid metal reflections in the water.
An onboard fishing rod, or a do-it-yourself float is ready. Now even a child can tell how to assemble a fishing rod. A novice angler is required to get the bait and go for the first trophy.
float rod you can fish from the shore, from a boat, in still or running water. Tackle is amateur or sports.
It is not difficult to make a float fishing rod with your own hands, it is enough to have a fishing line, a hook, a rod, a sinker, and, of course, a float.
Hook
Exactly the success of fishing depends on the quality of the hook. The hook must be not only durable, but also poorly distinguishable in the water.
For float fishing rods, one-bend single hooks are best suited. The head of such a product is quite difficult to bend inward, and the shape and size of the hook depends on the type of fishing that the fisherman is going to.
fishing line
Second the most important element of the float rod- fishing line. The fishing line must be strong, transparent, inconspicuous, have a round cross section and a smooth surface.
It is not worth equipping a float fishing rod with a thick fishing line: such tackle can scare the fish. A fishing line with a diameter of 0.10 millimeters is suitable for a small fish, for catching large fish - up to 0.3 millimeters.
Coil
For fishing small fish(weight no more than three kilograms) from the shore or from a boat, a small reel will be quite enough for a fisherman.
When if the catch is planned to be large and the fisherman intends to use long-range casting, a spinning reel will be required.
Sinker
The simplest version of the sinker- a simple lead shot. It is necessary to immediately warn the fisherman against the use of metal nuts, etc.: such “weights” destroy the integrity of the tackle and do not give a good catch.
Float
The float holds the hook and sinker at the required depth. There are floats depending on the type of fish into small and large. In addition, there are floats for fishing in calm water(in such conditions, carp or bream are often caught). The best form of this type of float is elongated.
For catching fish in fast currents, it is necessary to select a barrel-shaped float. Such floats are used with both running and deaf equipment. Barrel floats are also recommended for live bait fishing.
rod
With the help of a rod, a hook, fishing line, float, sinker, and nozzle are sent to one or another part of the reservoir, and then they are pulled out with or without a catch. A float rod should be light, strong and balanced. It should also have a medium hard core and guides.
For fishing in the pond A rod up to 3.5 meters long is used. Flexibility is needed so that the line does not break during the jerks of the fish. Checking the rod for elasticity is easy: just wave it a little in the air. If the rod bends, everything is in order.
At the peak moment of fighting fish, it is desirable that the rod be at an angle of forty-five to sixty degrees to the surface of the water. A rod is considered strong if it does not break from a load of three hundred grams.
Catching pike on a jig. You can find a video and an article about it here.
And in this article about catching pike perch on a jig.
How to tie a hook to a fishing line?
Take the hook. Place between the index finger and thumb of the left hand, holding on to the curve. Thread the line through the ring like a thread through the eye of a needle. Pull so that the tip is seven to eight centimeters long behind the ring.
Bend the line with your free hand and guide it back towards the ring. Lock the resulting loop.
Now wrap the shank of the hook with fishing line, pressing each turn with your fingers. Eight turns are enough. Now you should clamp the winding and bring the end of the fishing line into the resulting loop.
The final stage- tighten the loop. Pull the knot as close to the ring as possible, and cut off the extra tip, leaving three millimeters of fishing line - this is necessary so that the knot does not come undone.
Methods for attaching fishing line to a rod
float equipment depending on the attachment of the fishing line to the rod, it is divided into deaf and running.
Blind snap- this is when the supply of fishing line is wound on a special reel, the working part wraps around the rod through the rings, passes through the top loop. This kind of float rods are used for catching small fish.
On a running gear there is no reel, but a reel is attached to it. The rings are fixed to the entire length of the rod, it is on them that the fishing line goes. This type of tackle allows you to cast bait far and catch large fish.
Step-by-step instructions for creating a float fishing rod for summer fishing
- So, we need to assemble a simple float fishing rod. First we take a rod. If the rod is telescopic, we pull it out and fix all the parts, but we do it in such a way that the rod can be easily disassembled.
- Choosing a fishing line. For summer fishing, a fishing line 0.2 mm thick will be enough, which can easily withstand a load of two kilograms. We wind the fishing line on a reel or on a reel.
- We fix the float on the fishing line.
- We attach a hook to the end of the fishing line. For summer fishing from the shore, #4 is perfect.
- Final stage float rod assembly - loading. This stage is carried out on a pond: in the course of experiments with different pellets, the optimal position of the float is achieved. The float should be half hidden in the water, not drowning and not lying on the water.
And here you will learn about ultralight fishing.
How to make a winter float rod. Video
To create a winter version of the float fishing rod, you will need the following elements:
- Rod.
- Fishing line (vein or hair).
- Sinker.
- Hook.
- Styrofoam, wood, or plastic (for the float).
Making a fishing rod:
- Ice fishing rod must have thirty to forty centimeters long, no more, since his task is simply to cut the fish. The rod should be sufficiently elastic, light and durable. The best materials in this case are bamboo, juniper or vinyl plastic. It will be good if the handle is made of wood or cork.
- Line for winter fishing- a separate issue. The ideal option would be hair or vein forests. The choice is not accidental, since the fishing line should not lose elasticity and freeze into ice. Footage - from twelve to fifteen meters, thickness - from 0.1 to 0.2 millimeters. The fishing line is attached to the tip of the whip using the “loop” method.
Float fishing. Read about it in our article.
And here you read about catching perch on a jig.
How to make a fishing rod - simple instructions
Here are some tips on how to make a fishing rod. Following them, you can mount a fishing rod with a sports bias, that is, sensitive, and therefore catchy. It will respond better to fish, it will be easier for her to control, and even a novice angler will be able to catch effectively. You need to make a fishing rod with your own hands, which will help in mastering all the fishing art.
It should also be noted that purchased assembled fishing rods, as a rule, are no good, suffer from flaws in the selection of the kit, in the quality of assembly and components.
What to make a fishing rod
To make a fishing rod you will need the following:
- A set of sinkers - lead balls of various weights with slots, which are fixed by crimping on the fishing line.
- Hooks - we get only from thin wire and small ones No. 16 - No. 20. Fish are mainly caught on them. Especially if you use a bloodworm - the main catch bait for many types of fish. It is advisable to purchase hooks with a spatula.
- To make a fishing rod you need a fishing line. The main line at first can be set with a diameter of 0.14 mm. It is considered quite thick, but it is not so easy to break it with random hooks and confuse it. If there is self-confidence, then you can buy fishing line and 0.12 mm and even 0.1 mm. The thinner the line, the more chances to see a bite. And the more stable the equipment is in the wind and on the wave, which means that you can use a lighter float and weight for confident casting of tackle, which only increases catchability.
- At the end of the main fishing line, a leash is usually installed - a short piece of fishing line, but of a thinner diameter. It scares the fish less, and also usually breaks first in case of a hook. It is necessary to purchase a fishing line for a leash. For a 0.14 mm main line, 0.12 mm leads will do. But if the main one is thinner - 0.12 mm, then the leash will be needed already 0.1 mm. And it’s not bad to use catchy leashes - 0.08 mm, only they need to be handled carefully, especially when removing the fish from the hook.
- Connector for attaching fishing line to a fishing rod. Fits directly to the tip of a particular rod. But on some fishing rods, the manufacturer installed a rope on the tip for attaching the fishing line - also not a bad option, then the connector is not needed.
- Silicone tubes for attaching the float are selected according to the diameter of its keel.
- Several reels for various rod rigs and a leash for leashes.
What to buy
Purchase quality components for fishing rods. Excessive savings in this business threatens simply with bitelessness and a breakdown in the fishing mood. If the rod is heavy, the line breaks, the hooks are blunt, then nothing good will come of it. Stick to the average price category and reputable places for the sale of fishing equipment.
If it does not bite, first of all, install a snap from a thinner fishing line with a smaller hook. If there was a leash of 0.1 mm, put 0.08 mm. Very often, after such a replacement, it turns out that the bite today is just excellent.
How to tie fishing line and hooks when mounting a fishing rod
To properly make a fishing rod, you need to tie reliable knots on the fishing line. Remember that on a bad knot, the fishing line will lose up to half of its strength. Wet the line every time before tightening the knot.
First, you need to tie a simple loop on the fishing line. Such a loop is attached around the rope at the end of the rod - folded in half and a double self-tightening loop is made, which is thrown over the rope, at which the tip is melted.
Here is a simple knot for tying a loop on a fishing line.
The leash and the main line are connected Loop to loop. This allows you to quickly change the leash while fishing. Usually you need to prepare at least a dozen leashes with you for fishing, differing in hook size, line diameter and length. For a weak bite, the leash is longer - up to 25 cm. For active fish, even a 10 cm leash can be used, on average - 15 cm.
The hook is usually tied with a knot called a figure eight. The fishing line should move away from the hook from the side of its bend, then the hooking is better, the catchability increases.
The procedure for making a fishing rod
For a fishing rod, you need to prepare several snaps and wind them around the reel. They must be fully prepared in order to choose the right one for fishing or quickly put a spare, while only attaching the tip of the fishing line to the tip of the fly rod - and into battle. Assorted leashes are included with the rigs.
Therefore, in our case, the question of how to make a fishing rod rather looks like this - how to make a snap for a fishing rod.
It is taken and cut off a little longer than the length of the rod, on one side a loop is tied for attaching to the rod.
A float is put on the fishing line, the cambric of its fastening. Then sinkers are installed (see below) 
At the other end of the fishing line, a loop is tied for attaching a leash and the equipment is ready. It needs to be wound on a reel and signed - the buoyancy of the float and the diameter of the used fishing line.
The leashes themselves are prepared with a margin on separate reels (in the leash), they are also signed - the hook number and the diameter of the fishing line. Now you can go fishing, where it remains to get the reel out of the fishing box and quickly fasten the loops on the fishing line, putting the fishing rod together.
How is the load placed
The loading of the float should be such that its floating body, under the influence of all sinkers, is completely submerged in water, and only a part of a thin anchor is on the surface. This can be checked simply in the bucket. The simplest load should consist of three weights - one large and two small undergrowths. Further, the main load is located 0.5 meters above the leash, and the shed is directly above the leash. The third small weight can move in one direction or another. By moving the sheds closer to the hook, you can increase the mass of the load lying on the bottom, i.e. anchoring rigging in windy weather.
By pinching the sinkers, we damage the fishing line, so their selection and crimping must be carried out on the section of the fishing line, which is subsequently removed.
You can flatten the line with pliers above the selected sinkers and move them through this place. After that, the damaged line is cut so that the length of the main line is 30-50 cm shorter than the rod. Then the rod will be easy to handle.
Rig Specifications
It is better to start mastering the fishing rod with a 0.14 mm fishing line equipment with a float of 1.5 - 2.0 grams. It will be versatile and quite catchy. As you master the tackle, you can try out thinner fishing lines and light weights.
Rigs with light floats with an elongated body are used when there is no wind. Rig with a drop-shaped float of increased carrying capacity of 1.5 - 2.5 grams, used during wind and waves, surface currents. A thicker fishing line up to 0.14 mm may be needed not only as insurance against accidental breaks and tangles, but also for catching fish from 200 grams in dense thickets. And for such a thickness of the fishing line, respectively, the weight of the load should be more - 1.5 - 3.0 grams, depending on the wind. Thus, it’s a good idea to bring at least a dozen rigs with you for fishing for different occasions.
We looked at the main points on how to assemble a fishing rod yourself. There are no difficulties. After a little training in tying lines, the problem of how to assemble a fishing rod with your own hands will cease to exist. Happy fishing.
How to assemble a fishing rod
Inspired by future trophies, novice anglers often ask themselves the question: “How to make a fishing rod?”. Float bait has been known to mankind for hundreds of thousands of years, the demand for fishing tackle does not subside in our time. The simplest bait device makes it a universal fishing tool. In order to dispel the myth about the complexity of building tackle, consider step-by-step manufacturing.
general information
A fishing rod is a multi-component fishing tackle used for fishing from the coastline.
Classification:
- A fly rod is the simplest variation of fishing tackle that has come down to our days from ancient times. The design feature of the fly gear is a blind rig: complete or partial absence of guide rings, drumless fastening of the fishing line. A homemade fishing rod is a universal tackle for summer fishing.
- A match rod is a structurally complicated variation of a classic rod used for long-distance casting. The fishing tackle is equipped with guide rings and an inertialess drum.
- Plug rod - a set of interchangeable tubes used for long-distance casting (3-5 fly rod bodies). The bait is located at a distance of 12-18 meters from the coastline. Due to the complexity of handling, plug bait is used extremely rarely.
In the classic view, a fishing rod consists of a rod, fishing line, float, sinker and hook. It is the simplest design that is available for self-production using improvised materials. Homemade fishing rods differ in performance.
In addition to the standard equipment, the classic rod is equipped with an inertial drum (line storage), guide rings and a telescopic rod.
Making a rod
As a material for the rod is used:
- metal rod;
- wooden pole;
- bamboo core;
- fiberglass;
- composite materials.
A do-it-yourself fishing rod is made from lightweight materials, mainly wood. In the priority of the bamboo rod, the fishing tackle turns out to be unusually strong and easy to fish. Unfortunately, it is impossible to get a subtropical shrub in central Russia.
Consider how to make a fishing rod from a stick using birch bark as an example.
An even pole with a length of 3 to 5 meters is selected. With a sharp knife, the bark is gently scraped off, knots are removed. In order to avoid injuries in the process of fishing, large roughness must be cut off with an ax. The rod prototype is processed with sandpaper.
How to fish correctly? A guide ring is mounted on the tip of the rod, which acts as a line stabilizer. Aluminum wire is suitable as a material. The ring is made of arbitrary shape, depending on the imagination of the designer. Similar rings are mounted every meter of the rod. The task of the ring chain is to keep the line as close to the rod as possible.
The main cord is attached at the base of the butt and passed through the rings located on the rod.
rigging
How to make a fishing rod with your own hands? The rod with the line attached goes through the subsequent rigging stage.
Float
A float is a device that signals the stage of active bite. The signaling device is made of a floating material that holds the bait on the surface of the water.
Suitable as a float:
- dry wood;
- Styrofoam;
- cork from alcoholic beverages;
- pen (having a large windage).
Making a float at home:
- A fragment in the shape of a barrel is cut out of dry wood (length: 0.1-0.2 meters).
- In order for the bite signaling device to stand out against the background of the river surface, the float should be painted in a bright color. Against the background of water, red and bright orange colors are indicated by contrast. After the float dries, we move on to snapping the cord.
- A thin hole is drilled in the center of the float (the diameter of the float hole is smaller than the section of the fishing line).
- The line is threaded into the float. Tight movement along the cord ensures that the signaling device is held in place, allowing you to fish at great depths.
Alternatively, a thin plastic tube can be used. The absence of friction reduces the possibility of cord breakage to a minimum. The secret of how to catch fish with a bait is known.
Sinker
A sinker is a weight suspended on a fishing line to prevent the bait from floating to the surface of the water.
The sinker is located 0.3-0.5 meters below the float. The power reserve of the signaling device is necessary to change the depth of the bait.
Homemade sinker of a fishing rod for fishing in the current - a metal nut, massive plastic, a bearing ball, a lead pellet. Also, the sinker is cast from lead heated in an iron can. Working with easily buoyant metals is accompanied by high risks to life.
How to properly assemble a fishing rod? The sinker is mounted on the fishing line by crimping or nodal connection. The weight of the load varies depending on the size of the float.
Hook
Hook - a metal rod equipped with an angled bend to prevent the fish from jumping off during a bite.
The knots of the equipment should be tightened, the hanging remnants of the fishing line are removed so as not to arouse suspicion in the fish. The bait should be placed completely on the body of the hook to avoid metal reflections in the water.
An onboard fishing rod, or a do-it-yourself float is ready. Now even a child can tell how to assemble a fishing rod. A novice angler is required to get the bait and go for the first trophy.
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What is a float rod
The most common fishing tool is the float rod. This type of fishing has been practiced for a very long time and the popularity of this fishing rod is not decreasing. In addition, fishing with such a fishing rod is the easiest way, you can catch almost any fish on it, the main thing is to choose the right equipment. Fishing with a float rod in the spring can take place in any body of water, for this you can pick up a coast, a steep edge or fish using a boat.
Types of fishing rods
The fishing rod can be used at any time of the year, it is enough to choose the right parameters for the most important tool. Basically, a fishing rod can be of three types: fly, match, plug.
- The fly rod has no reel and is easy to use. Usually its length varies from 4 to 7 meters. With the use of a fly fishing rod, the fishing process is greatly simplified, and even a child can handle such a fishing rod.
- The match rod is the same length as the fly rod, but has a spinning reel to be able to cast long distances.
- But the plug fishing rod has a length of 12-18 meters. With such a fishing rod you need to be able to handle, it is suitable for experienced anglers and long-distance casts. It is not very popular with anglers.
Fishing rod rig
The most important thing in a fishing rod is the rod, it is the quality of the rod that determines the strength of the entire rod and the convenience of its use. To date, rods made of fiberglass and carbon fiber are on sale. Fiberglass rods have proven themselves well for both beginner and experienced anglers. They are light in weight and flexible enough to pull fish.
The rod can be telescopic, which is convenient because at any time the rod simply folds up and does not take up much space. But at the same time, the casting distance is very good.
As equipment for the fishing rod, you need to choose only a few things, these are a fishing line, a hook, a float, a sinker and a nozzle.
The fishing line has a different thickness, respectively, and the strength of the fishing line can be different. For example, if you do not need to pull out a very large fish, then you can take a thin line. But for large fish, you need to choose a stronger fishing line, otherwise it may break.
But you should not choose a very thick fishing line, fish do not often come across it. Given all this, a fishing enthusiast should have fishing line of different strength in his arsenal, the optimal thickness of the fishing line varies between 0.15-0.30 mm. You can take a fishing line and a little thicker.
The float must be selected in accordance with the parameters of the sinker and nozzle. The float must be on the surface of the water and not go under water, this is precisely its task. When the float goes under water, then the angler will know about the bite. Too bright colors and unusual sizes of the float can scare the fish.
A sinker is needed to hold the bait under water. Usually the sinker is made independently, because it is essentially a piece of metal. It is ideal to choose such a sinker weight that the float goes under water by 1/3 of its length. A float rod in the spring can be equipped with various hooks, it most of all depends on the type of fish you want to catch.
The hook can be small, large, single, triple, thin, thick and so on. The hook is selected based on the bait. For example, if a live bait is used, then it is best to choose a triple hook.
For a small bait in the form of a worm, you need to choose a thin, small hook. But this is mainly checked empirically, and the angler uses a hook that is convenient for him.
Float rod and season
The line can be fished all year round. Winter fishing rods are not much different from fishing rods for other seasons. The only thing that can be said is that it should not be heavy, have many devices that will increase the overall weight, but it should have plenty of strength and flexibility.
Particular attention should be paid to the flexibility of the whip, it will help to correctly hook the future catch. Fishing in the spring with a float rod is no different from catching fish in the fall and summer. A summer rod can be a little more massive, because you can cast it much further.
How to make a fishing rod with your own hands?
If you have the time and desire, you can make a fishing rod yourself, it will not be difficult. In order to make a fishing rod, you need to stock up on some things:
- First you need to prepare the rod, it is made from a willow twig, it is selected according to individual preferences;
- Strong fishing line;
- Hook or mormyshka;
- A sinker, as this element, you can use a piece of lead, a nut, and so on;
- A float, it can be a quill pen, a piece of foam, a ballpoint pen body, and the like;
- If you fasten the float to the fishing line, you can use a piece of a nipple from a bicycle wheel, thread, fishing line, electrical tape.
First you need to prepare a willow twig, you can leave it as it is, or you can remove the bark from it. The twig should lie comfortably in the hand, not be too long or short. It should not have any irregularities.
To attach a fishing line to the end of the rod, you need to make a groove. Tie a fishing line to the end of the rod, wind the line around the furrow a little and fasten it tightly. To make the fishing line comfortable, you need to measure the length equal to the length of the rod.
Now you need to attach the float, here you will need a couple of pieces of the nipple. You need to put a nipple on the fishing line, attach the float to a free position, then put on the second piece of the nipple. It remains only to tie a hook to the end of the fishing line and attach the sinker.
The sinker should be between the float and the hook and have such a weight that the float does not go under water, this can be determined empirically. All homemade fishing rod is ready!
Now everyone knows that a do-it-yourself fishing rod is very simple. The advantages of a homemade fishing rod are many-valued, because it is made for yourself, and this allows you to take into account your preferences and make a comfortable fishing rod.
Of course, fishing with a bait, this is an exciting activity, but it requires a lot of patience, because here you can watch the movement of the float for hours. And on the other hand, it allows you to enjoy nature, get away from the hustle and bustle and just relax, and a good catch comes as an additional nice bonus.
How to make a fishing rod rig
Among those who like to spend their leisure time in nature, the number of people who choose fishing is growing every year. This hobby provides a good opportunity to retire and think about the eternal, and besides this, brighten up your leisure time and get a good catch of fish.
Many people who once went fishing and felt all the attractiveness of this activity become ardent fans of this sport. Going fishing, a person develops self-control, develops attention, he becomes more intelligent, and he has a special mood.
Naturally, fishing is impossible without a fishing rod. It is the main tool of any amateur angler. Choosing the right rod largely depends on the method that a person has chosen to catch fish.
How to equip a float rod?
At the moment, in specialized stores you can find a large selection of rods. Of all the fishing equipment, the most common type is the float rod. It doesn't have to be bought in a store. Many fishermen make it with their own hands, using improvised means that are at their disposal. After all, the device of a float rod is quite simple, so any angler can save on its manufacture.
In order to make a reliable fishing rod, you need to prepare the necessary materials: rod, fishing line, sinker, as well as a leash, hook, float and cambric.
An important point is that the length of the rod should be 4m. Additional convenience can be provided if a coil is installed on the fixture. However, if it is not, then in this case there are advantages. The device becomes more convenient for casting over long distances.
Two small pieces of cambric are put on a fishing line. The top of the float is inserted into them, as well as the lower part of this element. Some floats contain a ring located in the upper part, so such models can be attached to a string, threading it into the ringlet, and the lower part is fixed using cambric.
After that, you need to put a lead sinker on the fishing line for the float. It may have a hole or recess located on the side. In order for your fishing to be successful, it is necessary that there are three or four sinkers on the line.
The last sinker, which is placed on the fishing line, is called the undershepherd. It is moved 10 cm from the main one and is the smallest in size.
The line is connected to the leash, which is smaller than the main one. A hook is attached to the leash.
After performing all the necessary manipulations, the fishing rod can be considered assembled. After that, you need to do a test. The main purpose of its implementation is to check how efficient it is on the reservoir. Also during the test, you can see the correctness of the equipment. Throwing it into the water, you need to look at the float, which should be strictly vertical.
How to fish with a rod?
For fishing to be successful, proper nutrition is required. The most important point is the right equipment.
Float fishing is currently the most popular way of fishing, which has been known for a long time. Using this method, you can catch crucian carp, roach, as well as bream and bream. This type of fishing does not require any serious preparation. You just need to have a reliable rod at your disposal, as well as think about baits and bait in advance.
How to increase the catch of fish?
Today there are many ways to increase the catch. One of the interesting options is Dry Blood. Dry blood is used to attract peaceful fish such as carp, crucian carp, roach, tench. The predator also responds well to it - catfish, pike perch, pike, perch, ruff, burbot, chub.
Does it all really work? How not to buy a pig in a poke?
For example, in order to get a good catch of carp, when fishing with a float rod, you can use different attachments.
Lure selection
If we talk about baits that are used to lure fish, then among them the most used are the following:
- earthworm;
- mosquito larva;
- imported steam.
From vegetable baits use the following:
- semolina;
- steamed corn;
- steamed barley;
- bran;
- breadcrumbs.
You can prepare dough-based bait using corn, peas, as well as wheat and semolina. If you do not use bait when fishing for crucian carp, then the probability of a good catch will be low. It is possible to achieve success in catching this fish without using bait only if you actively search for the site of this fish. And if you manage to find such a point, then after several casts crucian will leave this place.
There is no exact recipe for what to use for bait. Each amateur angler's recipe is an approximation. It assumes the presence of various deviations and corrections depending on the time of year, the weather factor, as well as various other variables that can affect the quality of fishing.
If one bait works today, then it is not necessary that tomorrow a similar bait will provide you with a good catch on another reservoir.
float tackle
Float tackle among fishermen is very popular. This tackle is divided into several types:
Types of rods
Fishing rods are divided into complex and simple. Simple ones have one whip in their composition. Complex formed from 2-4 whips. In another way they are called knees.
At the moment, telescopic fishing rods have become popular among fishermen. Although they are not large in size, they are easy to use and provide comfort to the fisherman when catching fish. If desired, they can be lengthened or reduced.
A characteristic feature of plug rods is their reliability, as well as high quality workmanship. Used to make rods a variety of materials. If we talk about the most common, then we highlight the following:
- Wood - mountain ash, bamboo and others;
- Metal - steel and duralumin;
- Fiberglass, carbon fiber;
- Plastic, vinyl, polyethylene.
At the moment, there are three main types of rods:
- with float;
- for whip fishing;
- spinning.
Features of using different types of rods
The float rod among all fishing gear is the oldest. This construction is elementary. It was it that our ancestors used to catch fish many years ago.
At the moment, this design is common and allows you to successfully fish. Note that with its help you can catch absolutely any fish. Of course, every angler can make it with his own hands.
It is worth saying that the float rod among all fishing passions is one of the simplest. The rod can be made from any materials that are at hand.
The rod for whip fishing is divided into two types - deaf and running. The deaf one does not have a coil, and the running one is equipped with this component.
Spinning is a fishing rod that is currently very popular among fishermen. The choice largely depends on where the fishing will take place - on the lake or in the sea.
Attaching a fishing line to a float rod
When making a float fishing rod with your own hands, you need to make sure that the fishing line is fixed to it quite securely. The comfort when catching fish depends on it. The line can be fixed in two different ways. Specialists distinguish between running and deaf rigging of a fishing rod.
If we talk about running equipment on a float fishing rod, then it is equipped with a reel on which there is a large supply of fishing line. Through 4-7 rings it is passed to the top. This design increases casting distance characteristics. In addition, it increases the carrying capacity.
The most popular is the deaf snap. It is chosen by many fishing enthusiasts who prefer to catch small fish. In order to equip a fishing rod with such equipment, you need a fishing line, floats, as well as silicone cambric.
For equipment, a fishing line with a diameter of 0.12 mm is selected. It is extremely rare that a fishing line is used, in which diameter is 0.14mm. The loop is tied on a fishing line, for example, in the form of a figure eight. It will act as an end loop, through which the equipment will be attached to the connector. Scissors need to cut off the extra tail of the fishing line from the loop.
How to properly equip a float rod?
Every fisherman knows that the outcome of fishing largely depends on such an element as a float. If the bite indicator was chosen incorrectly, then the fisherman will not be able to notice the bite in time and strike. At the moment, a large number of floats are offered in stores for anglers. They are designed for different fishing conditions and different types of gear. The general principle when choosing a float is the following: the greater the deep current, the stronger the current and the stronger the gusts of wind, the heavier the rig on the rod should be.
With a depth of up to 1.5 m, it is necessary to use a float weighing 1-2 g in the equipment. If fishing takes place at a depth of 3 m or more, then you should choose float weighing 3-5 g. If the bite is bad, then when replacing a 5 g float in the equipment with a product weighing 3 g, this leads to an improvement in the bite.
Correct float loading
A small lead pellet should be fixed. A good solution is to use soft lead so that the line does not deform. In this case, only the tip of the float will remain above the water.
The ideal load of the float is made up of two parts - the main load and the shed. Under the shed it is customary to understand the weight that comes from the leash. It serves to determine rise bites. Among the elements of tackle, it is one of the most significant, since the fish lifts not only the hook, but also the load. And if the weight is excessive, then it will simply scare away the fish. As a result, the shepherd is that part of the equipment, a light touch to which leads to fixing the bite with a float. For this reason, it is necessary that weight was 0.15-0.25 g. In this case, a bite will be shown.
The best option is when the hook is placed at a distance of 15 cm from the hook. This allows the falling nozzle to control itself in a natural way.
Leash attachment
An oversized leash is a bait that has been removed by a fish, but there is no light bite or the fish is already on the hook.
Short leash. The fisherman sees bites early and rises early and does not give the opportunity to take the bait.
Conclusion
The number of fishing enthusiasts in our country is increasing every year. Many people do not mind spending time on the pond - relax, think about the eternal and get a good catch of fish that you can please your family with. The easiest way to go fishing is to use a float rod. You can find this tool at any fishing tackle store. Two hooks on a float rod is a fairly common occurrence.
If you have no desire to spend money on it, then you you can make it yourself using available materials. After you learn how to make a float rod, you need to pay attention to the equipment of the float rod. There are certain rules for float equipment. They must be taken into account when assembling a fishing rod. In this case, you can get a comfortable rod with which you can get a big catch of fish and not experience discomfort when using this device.
A fishing rod is a simple and at the same time very effective way to catch fish. This tackle over time has become one of the main ways of fishing for many professionals and amateurs. It will be useful for each person to know how to make a fishing rod with their own hands so that it becomes a high-quality and reliable equipment that will ensure effective hooking and playing of fish of any size.
Rod rigging elements
You might think that the fishing rod - this is an uncomplicated tool that any teapot can make. In fact, this is not so, because a good quality float fishing rod can only be assembled when there is a lot of important knowledge and considerable experience in fishing and gear installation.
At the present time, high-quality equipment is a set of the following gear:
- carbon rod;
- fishing line or cord;
- float;
- sinkers;
- lead line;
- carabiner;
- hook.
It is from these elements that fishing tackle consists, with which you can get even the largest fish.
So let's try to parse what characteristics should certain elements of equipment for a fisherman who is going to catch trophy fish.
Rod for float fishing
A real angler understands that any wooden rod can be used for successful fishing, as long as it is light and hard. Over the years, new technologies and chemical elements have appeared in the world that have managed to displace bamboo rods, as well as those that were made from ordinary trees growing in our area. There are also those who adhere to traditions and fish with bamboo, but this old generation is old school.
Modern fishing involves the presence of a graphite rod. This tackle is made entirely of carbon fiber. This is a very high quality and strong material., which also stands out among analogues with its lightness and versatility.
To catch small fish weighing up to 1-3 kilograms, carbon rods are used, which have 99% carbon fiber in their composition. To catch larger fish, you can use composite rods, which are heavier but much stronger. The most popular rod length for float fishing is five meter rods. Professionals always have at hand options with 6 and 7 meters long. For beginner fishermen, tackle is perfect, the length of which is 4 meters.
Another important feature of rods used for float fishing is the modularity of carbon. In competitions and international tournaments, carbon fiber H7 or H8 is used. These are the most versatile and lightest carbon options available, and are extremely durable. H9 and H10 can also be used. Such rods will be lighter, but less durable. They will not be able to catch a huge trophy of the carp family, because the rod will simply break.
Main line for rod
After the rod has been chosen, necessary for successful fishing, you can begin to select the main fishing line. To begin with, it should be understood that it is necessary to have at least 2 reels of fishing line: the main one and for leashes. The main line is a piece of equipment that is attached to the end of the rod and unwinds down to the base of the rod. As soon as the length of the fishing line is equal to the length of the fishing rod, it is necessary to unwind another 50 centimeters of the fishing line and only then cut it off. So, the fishing lines are unwound with a margin of 50-70 centimeters, this is very important.
It is very difficult to choose a good and reliable fishing line, because many sellers under famous brands sell ordinary Chinese fakes. Real fishing line must be made in Japan or Germany. Good quality fishing line from Korea. You can use material with a diameter of 0.14-0.2 mm for fishing rods, and the fishing line itself must meet the following criteria:
- be strong: withstand the weight at the break in the nodes, which is declared by the manufacturer;
- have elasticity and lack of memory for different folds and twists;
- be durable in use.
For fly fishing many recommend knitting a cord. A rod made of such material will simply not be killed and will withstand any fish, because the cord is several times stronger than fishing line. But at the same time, the cord has one very noticeable drawback. In the event of a hook, the fishing line will break and you will simply remake the tackle, the cord is a very strong material and, most likely, when trying to pull out the hooked tackle, the tip of the rod will break, and this is already a serious loss, because the cost of the rod is incomparable with the price of equipment.
One of the most important elements of the equipment is the float, it is he who signals the bites and makes it clear to the fisherman when to hook. Before buying a float, you need to understand for what purposes it will be used. For fishing on the river floats weighing 1-2 grams are ideal, because in such a reservoir you need to see the most subtle bite, and therefore the float should transmit even the most barely noticeable fish bites. The ideal option on the river would be tackle weighing 0.8 grams, but it will be impractical in strong winds. Therefore, the universal float will be the one with a weight of 1.5 grams, and its size will not exceed 20 centimeters in length.
As for fishing on lakes and reservoirs, where there is no current, a fishing rod with a float weighing 2-5 grams would be a good option. The tackle will be especially effective when catching carp, carp, carp, roach, silver bream, bream and sabrefish.
When choosing a float, it is important to consider the color of the tackle. Therefore, the ideal float option is a red or blue top, a small yellow seal in the middle, and the bottom is a narrow black stick so as not to scare away fish in the water. Such a float will be universal for any type of fishing and various reservoirs.
Many amateurs believe that the sinker is not such an important element of the equipment of the rod as the fishing line or float. Actually it is not. It is with the help of small weights that the bait sinks and wins back at the bottom of the river. Weights provide retention of the worm at the bottom of the reservoir, fast delivery of bait to a fed place. The absence of a sinker is also allowed, but only when catching certain types of fish: top water and sabrefish.
For rigging, you need to pick up a few small weights and hook them onto the main line and at least one on the leash. What is it for? It is this technique that will ensure the most accurate and quick immersion of the hook. The time for which the bait sinks to the bottom depends on whether the tackle will get to the point where the bait is located.
It is better to hang the sinkers in a round shape, so that at least 2-3 pieces are on the main fishing line. The most suitable weight material is lead because it is soft and heavy and easy for any angler to work with. In addition, lead sinkers are inexpensive and available on the market. Tungsten is second in popularity, but the price of this metal is higher than that of lead. Professionals prefer to use tungsten because the noise it creates in the water is much lower than its counterparts.
Leads for fishing rods
One of the most important elements of the equipment are the leashes on which the hooks are attached. The leash itself is made from a thin fishing line, no more than 0.14 mm in diameter, preferably made from fluorocarbon. Such a leash will be transparent in the water and the fish will not notice it. In addition, fluorocarbon leashes are much stronger than analogues from fishing line. For fishing for perch and large fish, such leashes will be especially useful.
As for the length, the optimal is 20-25 centimeters. This size of the leash will not get tangled with the main line and cling to the weights.
For fishing in late autumn and early spring, it is better to use a 0.08 mm line as leashes, because the fish at this time of the year are very shy and may refuse to take the bait if they see the tackle.
Selection of hooks and installation of gear
It is better to use one hook for a fishing rod, but in some cases more can be used. When choosing hooks, you need to consider what kind of fish they are designed for. It is impossible to catch a big bream or carp with a small hook.
Before buying hooks, be sure to consider the following points:
- Hooks made of steel rust quickly, so it is better to choose an alloy option.
- You will not lose if you use the gear of a Korean or Japanese manufacturer: OWNER, GAMAKATSU, DECOY.
- With active bites of fish, the hooks should be constantly checked and at least once per fishing change to new ones.
Once you have chosen a fishing spot, you can proceed to the installation of equipment.
Making a fishing rod will be very simple, the whole process will not take more than 20-30 minutes. So, the installation of the fishing rod step by step is as follows:
Experts advise preparing tackle at home, which will save time and start fishing immediately after feeding the fishing point. At home, it will not be difficult to mount tackle, because the main difficulty is to determine the number and weight of weights. To do this, you can check the float in an ordinary bucket of water, which will be a kind of analogue of a reservoir. Also at home, you should mount fishing leads with different thicknesses of fluorocarbon or fishing line and different sizes of hooks. Using the loop-in-loop fastening method, the fisherman will only have one minute to quickly change equipment and select the right gear.
Mounting a fishing rod on your own is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. Such a fishing rod will be able to please the fisherman with a good catch and positive emotions that fishing gives.
In the wild, fishing rods will help you get food. To catch a fish, you need simple tackle and skill.
A fishing rod is easier to make than traps. It can be done independently by anyone.
The article discusses all the constituent parts. The fisherman will be able to read a detailed description for each of them.
What should be the rod?
Fishing tackle allows the fisherman to fish from a boat or sitting on the shore.
There are several main parts:
- rod;
- Fishing line or rope;
- Float;
- Sinker;
- Leash;
- Hook.
All components play an important role. In addition, the tackle can be equipped with an additional special device. The rod stand makes it possible not to put the rod directly on the water.
A simple stand is considered to be an ordinary horn from a tree branch.
We make a rod
The main element in the tackle is the rod. When fishing, this part functions as a shoulder. Rod parameters affect the length of the rod as a whole.
The main requirements that apply to the standard of this component are that it is important to make the rod perfectly even, it must have strength and light weight.
Before choosing a rod, you should decide on the dimensions. It is usually made from wood. The most suitable option is ash, maple or hazelnut.
We carry out the fastening of the fishing line
This element connects the rod and the hook. Instead of a classic fishing line, you can use a strong rope. As for the fishing line, it should be thin enough, elastic and strong.
If one is at hand, then you can use it. Otherwise, you will have to make a fishing line with your own hands. But even in this case, it is necessary that it meets the stated criteria.
In nature, it is impossible to find a ready-made rope; it has to be woven from improvised means. To prepare a strong thread, they take hair, nettle, willow bark.
For weaving, the pigtail method is usually used. It takes a lot of time for manual work, but all the efforts spent will pay off.
Float selection
Summer fishing rod must be equipped with a float. He accurately gives a signal if there is a bite.
Note!
A light float should be above the surface of the water. The fisherman constantly monitors how he swims. When exactly you need to cut depends on the type of fish. If a bream bites, the float takes a horizontal position.
It is better to choose a brightly colored option that is impossible not to notice. A do-it-yourself float is made from wood or a stem of a large feather.
A small stick 10 to 15 cm long is made from natural materials. Ideally, if the wooden float is made in the form of a small barrel, it is this shape that is necessary for buoyancy.
To attach it to the fishing line, you can use any fasteners.
Which sinker to choose?
At first glance, attaching a sinker to a fishing line may seem unnecessary. It is important to understand this issue correctly, so it is required to indicate what this element is used for.
The function of the sinker is to weight the float. For this element, you need to correctly select the weight. A heavy sinker will fall to the bottom of the reservoir and pull the float along with it.
Note!
When the sinker is too light, the float simply rests on the water surface. If the weight of the sinker has been chosen correctly, the float will be in a vertical position.
The conclusion suggests itself. It is necessary that the weight of the weight of the sinker is commensurate with the force of Archimedes acting on the float.
This element is fixed almost at the end of the fishing line. If a fisherman needs a fishing rod for crucian carp, then a small piece of metal or a pebble can be used as a sinker.
Determine the length of the leash
The leash is the line that connects the sinker to the hook. Its standard length is from 10 to 20 cm. It is necessary to leave a small piece of fishing line to tie the hook.
If you plan to catch predatory fish, then be sure to take care of protecting the leash.
Note!
We fix the last element - the hook
In the photo of the fishing rod, you can see a sharp hook with a sharp sting. The success of fishing largely depends on this element.
The factory hook is a quality product. If not, you will have to do your own production.
To do this, you need to get metal, wire, a pin or a used beer can.
The hook must be firmly attached to the end of the fishing line. The fisherman will need the ability to knit fishing knots. After attaching the hook, the rod is ready for use.
We examined in detail how to make a fishing rod with our own hands. It remains only to consolidate the past.
First, we make a rod, attach a fishing line to it, on which it is necessary to fix the float, sinker and hook.
Good catch!
DIY fishing rod photo
