In today's article we will consider what kind of feeders are for a feeder, what material they are made of, their shapes, conditions of use. The main purpose of the feeder is to deliver feed to the point of fishing. There are a variety of feeders and depending on the reservoir and conditions, we will use one or another feeder for fishing. Also, do not forget that in addition to the delivery of bait, the feeder plays the role of a load and it is important that it total weight with bait was 20 percent less than the upper limit .

Depending on the type of bait used, all feeders can be divided into three types:

• Mesh feeders (cage) - designed to use crumbly groundbait.
• Open-type feeders (method and flat feeders) - a viscous bait is used, which should not disintegrate when it hits the water.
• Feeders designed to deliver live food (cork feeders).

Depending on the material, they are metal and plastic.

Feeders made of metal mesh

According to their form, they can be divided into:

The advantage of these feeders for fishing is that the metal mesh cuts the water perfectly, they are better than plastic ones, resist the current and reach the bottom faster. A big plus when you do not want to attract small change from the water column.

Asking the question which feeder troughs are worth having in your arsenal, I would like to mention the company's troughs Brain... These feeders have a flat bottom, on which the load is concentrated, while the bulk of it is brought out to the side opposite to the loop. As a result, when entering the water, the feeder does not create cotton, which is an undoubted advantage when fishing in shallow water bodies.

The downside of metal feeders is that they do not float well, this drawback is fully felt when fishing on deep edges and in places densely overgrown with algae.

When choosing a feeder in a store, you need to pay attention to the junction of the grates so that there are no chipping and sharp edges.

Also, mesh feeders can have a plug, you will need it when fishing in a strong current, as well as when you use live food with bait.

The British, who are ahead of the rest of the planet in terms of feeder gear, have developed a special feeder gear Shot Gun, its essence lies in the fact that when this feeder touches the bottom, a special piston pushes the bait out of it. Such a fishing trough is not cheap, and has not yet reached us. But I hope it will soon appear on our shelves.

Plastic feeders for fishing

As a rule, they are cylindrical with or without wings.

Better than metal ones, they are suitable for fishing in stagnant reservoirs, and their advantages include the fact that they can put more food in them than in metal ones, with the same weight. This is directly a plus when, in order to maintain a normal bite, the fish must be intensively fed. They float well to the surface, especially if the feeders have wings, they are especially effective in places with a littered bottom. Feeder troughs with wings behave well in muddy soil, as the wings create an additional plane and prevent it from getting stuck in it.

The disadvantage of plastic feeder feeders can be considered that they have high resistance to water, which is why they are not recommended for use on the current, especially feeders with wings, because due to their presence they sink to the bottom even more slowly, anglers often cut them off.

When choosing plastic feeders, you should pay attention to the load at the base, if it is rectangular and strongly convex, it will create additional wind resistance during casting, which will reduce the casting distance. For example, at the feeders Feeder Sport the load is quite flat with rounded edges, allowing you to throw the tackle for longer distances.

Feeders with grousers

Designed for fishing in intense currents, made of metal mesh, in shape are rectangular and cylindrical on a flat base.
These feeder troughs hold better at the bottom due to the presence of thorns on the load. In order to reduce wind resistance during flight, it is advisable to use an arched weight.

Feeder feeders for long distance casting bullet

Very often in the shade we have to fish at the maximum distance from the coast. In this case we use bullet feeders. They are cylindrical or tapered. They can be both metal and plastic.

There are two types of shipment: the first - the weight is located at a distance from the front edge of the trough, the second - the load is soldered into the grid of the trough itself.

Data feeder troughs for fishing have minimal wind resistance, and the location of the main load on the bow improves the aerodynamic characteristics of the feeder, so that it can be thrown at a distance of about 80-100 m even in the presence of wind. Also, these feeders go into the water, practically without emitting unnecessary noise, and due to the fact that the load is not dissected along the plane, they float well.

Feeding troughs

As a rule, before starting fishing, a starter feed is made; for these purposes, it is better to use feed troughs. Feeding troughs can be both plastic and metal (food comes out of metal faster).
They have larger size than conventional feeders, in order to feed as much feed as possible in a smaller number of casts, for the same reasons, feeder feeders for the feeder do not have a load or it is very small.

Open Type Fishing Feeder

These feeders are designed for fishing in stagnant waters and weak currents.

Flat feeders

The bait is hammered into this trough using pressing and is held in place thanks to the presence of plastic arches. The base of this trough is a flat weight. Groundbait pressing is carried out with the help of hands or a special mold. Moreover, the feeders can be of various shapes and sizes, so the apiary must be picked up directly under the feeder. As a rule, using a mold, a hook with a bait is pressed into the bait itself. The flat method is a more modern version of the nipple (crown). Thanks to its flat and wide base, it works great in muddy waters, it can also be caught in weak currents. When using method feeders, it is important to take into account that the weight of the bait used will equal or even exceed the weight of your feeder.

When choosing flat method feeders for a feeder, you need to pay attention to the ribs, they can be located on the sides of the coil or be spaced to the sides, the size of the nozzle that you can use depends on the distance between the ribs of the feeder, so if the distance between the ribs is small you will not be able to insert hook with a 20 mm nozzle, and at the same time, if you use feeders sharpened for wide nozzles and decide to use a small nozzle, then after casting and getting the feeder into the water, part of the bait will fall out and your bait will most likely fall out.

Drop-shaped feeders have the best flight characteristics due to the center of gravity shifted to the edge, although there are also classic flats with an additional load. The downside of these feeders is that when they fall into the water, they are stronger than a simple classic flat, they go into it with their nose.

For fishing in shallow but heavily silted reservoirs, you should choose flats with a wide base and low weight.

By casting distance:

Feeders weighing up to 25-30 grams are used at picker distances;

Feeders weighing 40-80 grams - fishing at a distance of 40 to 80 meters;

Feeders weighing 100-120 grams for pushing strong winds and fishing at maximum distances of 100 meters or more.

Inside the flat feeders there is an axial hole for a sliding one.

In carp fishing, we need a lot of food, so special frame feeders, which are a base with longitudinal ribs, can also be used here.

Various cereals, plasticines with flavors (meaning the degree of viscosity of the bait) are used as bait for method feeders, and you can also buy specialized baits in the store.

Spring feeder feeders

They were actively used by our fishermen even before the advent of our feeder rigs. This feeder consists of: a spring or a spiral, a plastic tube and a weight that can be positioned both on plastic tube and on the axes.
The tube is hollow inside, you can thread or a cord through it. It is these feeders connected in series in the amount of three pieces that are the classic tackle "crucian carp". The name speaks for itself.

Animal feed troughs

Often, in the process of fishing, we need to supplement the fishing area with animal food (both clean and as part of the bait) for these purposes, cork feeders are used. They are made of plastic. There are small holes on the surface of the feeder through which the feed is washed out.

Cork feeders for fishing are

• Closed
• Semi-closed
• Open

Now let's figure out which feeders for the feeder, when used. Closed, equipped with two plugs, semi-closed ones have one blind or removable plug. They are used for fishing in medium and strong currents. Open feeders do not have plugs from the ends and are intended for feeding in stagnant reservoirs and in weak currents.

Which feeder feeders should be based on weight

The first rule for choosing a feeder by weight is "you should use the lightest feeders that are suitable for the given fishing conditions and the equipment you have." The most common feeders for stagnant reservoirs are 20-30 g, here the weight of the feeder will depend only on the casting distance. For a weak current, feeders weighing up to 40 g are used, on rivers with an average current up to 60 grams, with a strong one from 60 grams and above. The weight of a feeder feeder for fishing also depends on the depth of fishing and the strength of the wind, since a feeder that is too light will sink for a long time and be blown away by the wind in flight. Also, in the wind, the fishing line will sail, dragging a light feeder along the bottom.

When using the quivertip to signal a bite, your feeder should not slide along the bottom, straightening its sensitive tip. If you have abandoned the tackle and the feeder does not clearly lie at the bottom, then put a heavier one, it is desirable to have an arsenal of feeders with a weight difference of 5 grams, this will give you the opportunity to choose a feeder with the highest quality for the fishing conditions.

Video what feeder feeders are used by anglers

I hope after today's review you have no questions left about which feeder feeders exist and how to use them depending on the reservoir.

Today our story will be devoted to the manufacture of bottom gear. Many experienced anglers can tie the right rig with their eyes closed. For those who only know all the subtleties of bottom fishing, it will be useful to familiarize yourself with this material.

Unsportsmanlike bottom assemblies with a feeder

At the end, we will tell you about two more types of gear:

• "Spring-nipple";
• "Makushatnik";

These rigs do not belong to sports, but are nevertheless used by many anglers. I would like to make a reservation right away that they are no better than the first three rigs and do not win in catchability. They are aimed at fishing with coarse tackle, for example, at. Although in the article about this donk we recommend using the first 3 rigs on this page. It will be sportier and more efficient.

"Spring-nipple"

The nipple principle is based on the fact that the fish simply eats the bait in the feeder and swallows the hook hidden in it along the way.

It is not difficult to make this type of tackle, we need:

1. The feeder in the form of a spring, or a cork from plastic bottle from which the nipple is made ().
2. 2-4 hooks.
3. Braided line for leads.

The process of making a teat on the basis of a spring feeder:

1. We take a spring feeder and attach it to the main line, stop it with a rubber stopper, a bead or, in extreme cases, a lead pellet.
2. Along the circumference of the entire spring, we fasten at an equal distance from each other braided leashes 6-7 centimeters long with hooks.
3. We advise you to put bait on the hooks, which one you see in the guides for crucian carp, carp, bream, roach. But some anglers equip the hooks with foam balls.

The unsportsmanlike rig is ready. Read more about catching crucian carp with a teat-spring.

The simplest, but according to some fishermen, catchy and crucian carp is not sports and acts as a less effective analogue of the Method Feeder

For manufacturing we need:

• sinker "horseshoe" or "dovetail";
• leash fastener, swivel, bead;
• a pair of hooks;
• line 0.4 - 0.6 mm;

Manufacturing instruction:

1. We take a fishing line and put a sinker on it, tie a knot.
2. After 5-15 centimeters, we put a bead for the stopper.
3. At the end of the line we attach a swivel to connect to the main line.
4. We make a hole in the center in a piece of beak and thread a fishing line with a knot into it.
5. We attach a fastener with leashes to the tip.
6. We stick the hooks on the sides into a piece of top.

Donka with a feeder is a catchy and popular tackle. With its help, a small container with bait is delivered to the immediate vicinity of the nozzle, which allows you to increase the number of bites. For all the seeming simplicity of the device of such a donkey, when installing it, several subtleties must be taken into account, which will be discussed in the article.

General information about donks

Peculiarity bottom fishing rods with feeders in that the container in which the bait is laid has a double function. When cast, it becomes a load and flies a long distance; when it falls to the bottom, it turns into a place for fish feeding. In this way, the angler not only delivers a hook with bait to the required point, but also tells where to eat.

In addition to this quality, there are also other advantages, such as the possibility of fishing at long distances, at a depth or in a current where it is not possible to precisely throw the bait, and finally, the costs of component parts are low. The main drawback is the difficulty in using the donkey in tight places.

To understand how to make a donk with a feeder, you should familiarize yourself with the types of donk. The most commonly used bottom gear of the following designs:

"Zakidushka". The oldest tackle. It is a line with a diameter of 0.3-04 mm and a length of up to 50 meters, collected on a reel. Initially, a weight was used attached to the end of the rig, and leashes with hooks were located a little higher. Then sliding weights were used, and the leash with a hook was moved to the end. This decision increased the sensitivity of the tackle. Feeders in this version are not used for a simple reason: in order to throw the bait, the angler first untwists the load, and due to centrifugal force, all the bait is poured out of the container.

"Elastic". Original and very catchy rig, which helps to achieve high results in mass fishing of such fish as crucian carp, roach, ram, sabrefish. To make it a bottom tackle, you just need to tie rubber shock absorber straight to the load. The fishing line that follows then spreads along the bottom. You can make an elastic band with a feeder, but then you will have to choose a tighter shock absorber and the lightest possible container for feed so that less effort is spent on its delivery.

Spinning donka with a feeder... Has replaced the "zakidushka". Initially, a spinning rod (usually a large dough) was taken as a basis, equipped with an inertial or spinning reel, on which a fishing line with a load and hooks is wound. Later, a feeder, mainly of a spring type, in which the bait was kept as long as possible, began to be used as a load. This option was chosen for a simple reason: frequent casts are inconvenient to do, but there are no longer any drawbacks of a zakidushka.

Feeder. Modern tackle, consisting of a special rod with flexible replaceable tips (signaling devices), spinning reel, monofilament with a diameter of no more than 0.3 mm and multiple variations of feeders and leashes.

What are the feeders

There are several types of feeders in which anglers deliver bait mixes. Let's describe them.

"Spring". The most common type of donkey feeder. Designed for standing water and is manufactured industrially or by hand exclusively in a sliding version. Assembling the tackle is very simple: just thread the line into the axial tube, then into the stopper, attach a swivel to which you attach a leash with a hook.

Most often, it was equipped with a spinning rod with a feeder. Some modifications of the "spring" provide additional weight on its axis. If you need to load it yourself, then it is better to use a lead tape, making several turns on the axis.

The bait for such a feeder is prepared with a viscous consistency, so that it does not crumble from impact on the water and disintegrates for a long time when it falls to the bottom. It is rarely used on rivers and canals due to its shape and tendency to slide downstream.

Classic "spring" with a "rocker" and their location in the tackle

There are very small feeders with which both a half-boat and a fishing rod with a float can be equipped. Tackles collected in this way sometimes give unexpectedly good results.

"Cage" - a mesh feeder. The most common option. Appeared with implementation in practice fishing picker and feeder, and has been modernized and improved more than once during its existence. It is made with a built-in weight and is fixed at one point. It can be round or rectangular in cross-section.

With this feeder, you can go to any non-predatory fish, including carp and bream. The fisherman, with its help, first feeds the selected fishing point, throwing a filled container several times without a hook and sharply pulling the tackle when it reaches the bottom. The food leaves the tunnel freely and remains in the water. Then a leash is put on, the tackle is thrown and the fishing process begins. Each time you hook up, additional feeding takes place.

Net feeder - the main tool for feeder fishing

If you plan to fish in a strong current, a rectangular net with a large flat weight is chosen. V standing water you can use either type, but if the bottom of the reservoir is silted up, you should prefer containers that do not go into the viscous bottom.

Closed feeder. A cylindrical plastic container of this kind is used in circumstances where the bait contains a large amount of animal constituents such as maggots or bloodworms. They can leave the inner space only through a limited number of holes, around which interested fish will be "on duty". Sometimes some of the outputs are overlapped for greater efficiency.

Closed feeders are designed for feeding with animal components

Naturally, such a feeder can be successfully used only in stagnant water, since it does not provide for weighting. But it does not sink much into silt, which is an additional advantage of this type of container.

Feeders for long cast. When fishing, you may need to cast the tackle at a long distance (more than 60 meters). Ordinary mesh containers will not fly like this, and the loads may not withstand. Therefore, special designs have been developed that can travel long distances through the air.

To improve flight performance, a lead round weight is attached to the feeder at some distance, as a result of which it takes the shape of a bullet.

Bullet feeder - designed for long-distance fishing

This design should not be used on silted water bodies. In addition, she is prone to snagging.

Feeders for special occasions

In fishing practice, there are cases when conventional types of feeders are not suitable for fishing conditions. Let's describe them.

The old proven design has been successful in luring carp and carp over the years. It consists of a lead plate, to which a block of pressed sunflower cake is attached with the help of rubber from a bicycle tube.

Leashes with hooks here are tied tightly to the base, the nozzle on the hook was not put on, and its sting was stuck in the top at the corners of the drilled holes. The tackle worked on the principle of self-tapping, and the angler sometimes did not even set the bite alarm, determining the presence of a trophy by the sagging or tension of the line.

In the absence of biting, the hooks could be equipped with the attachment they preferred. large fish- corn, peas, soybeans, etc.

Top plate - passive tackle designed for large carp fish

Strong currents require the bait container to remain motionless throughout the fishing period. This is difficult to achieve with conventional mesh feeders. Therefore, the anglers made it as flat as possible, keeping the volume for the bait mixture.

Flat feeder for rivers with strong currents

In order for the other qualities of this element to remain in force, it was necessary to strengthen the attachment point to the fishing line. It is made all-metal.

This type of bait container is indirectly related to the topic of our article, but it should be mentioned, because sometimes during the fishing process you have to rebuild on the go in order to get away from zero.

You can do it yourself by taking the feeder, removing the load and fixing a large volume of floating substance (polyurethane foam, foam, etc.) in the upper part (where there is no attachment). The main thing is that the device overturns in the water, gradually dropping the bait.

The tackle here will become more complicated, since it is necessary to calculate so that the nozzle does not sink too much, and the fish is not afraid of the container.

Floating feeder - good tool to attract fish close to the water surface

How to attach a feeder to a fishing line

There are several recipes for rigging for a bottom fishing rod with a feeder. The leash is the same for everyone, but the attachment of the bait container depends on the intentions of the angler, his preferences and fishing conditions.

Sliding rig. It is used both for "springs", when the line is threaded through the axial tube, and for feeders with one attachment point, when the line passes through the bracket eye or anti-twist tube. It is worth dwelling on the last option in more detail.

The essence of the rig is that when biting, the fishing line slides freely in a plastic tube, and when casting, the feeder with the nozzle is divorced and does not intersect. The finished item can be purchased in the store, but most often it is made independently.

As an anti-twist, anglers use either an empty ballpoint or gel fountain pen or a cocktail tube. A rigid structural element protects the rig from twisting and overlaps, without resisting the line.

The feeder is attached at the place of the fold, made about 1/3 of the tube, rigidly to the tube or using a small leash. The hook and container will be positioned at a certain angle when casting. Free movement of the main line within 30 centimeters is limited on both sides by stoppers. The hook lead can be placed directly after the straw.

The attachment point is made of copper or steel soft wire. When winding, a small eye is left into which a swivel or carabiner is threaded. You can choose a small piece of insulation by diameter, which is put on the tube.

Anti-twist tube allows the line to slide freely inside and prevents the rig from twisting

The tackle is convenient, but athletes are skeptical about it due to poor camouflage in clear water.

Paternoster. Correctly assembling such equipment is not difficult, and the installation is carried out directly on the reservoir.

First, at the end of the line we tie a loop about 25 centimeters long. It should be knitted in a double knot, be sure to wet it for strength. Then we conditionally divide the loop circle into three parts and cut it at a distance equal to 2/3 of this circle. You get two unequal parts. To the larger one we tie the swivel for the leash, to the smaller one - the swivel for the feeder.

After casting and pulling the gear, they are parallel to each other. When biting, the force is directly transmitted to the signaling device, bypassing the feeder.

Equipping a donk with such a mount is also not difficult. First, a swivel is put on the fishing line, to which the feeder will be attached in the future. Then a side loop is knitted with a length of about 15 centimeters. And you need to make sure that the swivel is inside the loop. The free end is left 25-30 centimeters long.

Gardner loop - paternoster modification (diagram)

The device of this type of bottom rig allows to increase the sensitivity of the tackle and reduce the number of overlaps when casting.

We take a separate piece of fishing line (preferably fluorocarbon for rigidity) about 80 centimeters long, fold it in half. We thread one end into a swivel. We knots at a distance of 10 centimeters from each edge. At the edges, we will have loops of 10 centimeters each, and in the center there will be a 20-centimeter loop with a swivel inside.

Symmetrical loop - comfortable when casting and does not get in the way when biting

Experienced anglers make twists from these small loops. A leash will be attached to one of them, and the main line to the other. After casting and pulling, the container will be close to the nozzle. When hooking, the fish will have 20 centimeters until the moment when it feels the resistance of the load.

Installation of such equipment is somewhat more difficult than the previous one, but if you practice it, it is quite achievable. Here, too, the central loop is knitted, but it should have an irregular shape.

The asymmetrical loop allows you to separate the leash and the feeder to a safe distance

Overlaps in this version are minimized, and the sensitivity has increased even more, especially in the current.

Summing up, we note that fishing with a feeder can bring a lot of joy and pleasure to the angler. Such a tackle is easy to assemble, even in a budget version. The main thing is to choose the type of container that is acceptable for the reservoir and choose the right bait.

From the right choice A rig is highly dependent on the success of your fishing. This issue must be treated responsibly. One of the main elements is its feeder. They differ in a number of indicators. A special group includes troughs for strong currents. What this equipment is, its varieties, as well as the methods for making it with your own hands - all this will be discussed below.

general characteristics

Rigging feeder rod involves the mandatory use of a feeder. This follows from the name of the type of fishing itself. The word "feeder" in translation from of English language means "feeder".

This element of the rod delivers the bait to the desired fishing spot. In this case, the feeder has a certain weight. Therefore, it also performs the function of loading. The feeder reaches the bottom and stays there, spraying the nutrients around. It is important that it is not carried away by the current.

When fishing for fish, the feeder should not cling to the vegetation at the bottom and stones. Therefore, certain requirements are put forward for its weight and shape. There are feeders designed to freely spray the internal composition in the reservoir. Other designs, on the other hand, deliver nutrients in small doses. The choice depends on the characteristics of the fishing.

The weight

The trough for fishing on the current should be heavy enough not to be carried away. It should lie flat on the bottom. Too light feeders bounce on the current. Of course, one should not expect that in a strong current it will lie flat on the bottom. A displacement of 1-2 m is allowed. It rests against the unevenness of the bottom, fixing itself in one place. The weight of the feeders can be as follows:

• 60-80 g - for a weak course;
• 80-120 g - for a strong current;
• more than 120 g - for a very strong current.

The last of the named options is rarely used. These feeders are more suitable for fishing on mountain rivers. Most often, for medium and strong currents, they buy feeders weighing 70, 80 or 100 g. Moreover, experienced fishermen note that, going to the river, you need to have several feeders in your arsenal. They differ in weight and volume. manage to pick up the best option for existing fishing conditions. Even in the same place, the current can change depending on the time of day or season.

Rod test

Feeder rod equipment is selected in accordance with the strength of the current. However, you should not forget about the test of the form itself. This range is indicated on the rod. These numbers indicate the maximum and minimum weight of the rig that can be used for this blank. In this weight range, the most accurate casts are obtained.

If the feeder weighs more than indicated on the test, it may break the rod while fishing. Too little weight of the rig will not allow you to throw it far enough.

To take into account the requirements of the test, you need to add another 20-50 g to the weight of the feeder itself. This takes into account the volume of its internal space. The more spacious the feeder, the more complementary foods will fit in it. It is allowed to exceed the upper test threshold by 20 g. Otherwise, the action of the rod may change. Fishing with such a blank can be inconvenient.

The form

Feeders may vary in shape. The existing varieties can be divided into two large groups. These are square and round designs. This figure is defined in the cross section of the product. Previously, triangular feeders were used. However, today they are almost completely out of use.

It is also worth considering that earlier there was an opinion among fishermen about greater stability in the course of square feeders. Today, many years of experience in using such gear has shown that there is not much difference. The choice depends on the preferences of the fisherman himself. On the current, they successfully fish with both types of feeders.

And over time, fishermen still come to the conclusion that round, conical feeders are a little better. They are easier to wind up on the shore, without creating additional load on the reel. They float up faster when the line moves. This contributes to fewer tackle snagging for uneven bottom or seaweed.

How to choose a tackle?

When choosing the best feeder troughs for the flow, you should take into account the recommendations of specialists. They highlight some of the most efficient tooling configurations best suited for these conditions. These include:

• metal mesh with a lead plate;
• semi-closed feeders;
• structures with spikes or hooks;
• semicircular feeders with a flat base.

It is worth noting that all of the listed types of structures intended for a strong current must be made of metal. Plastic products, even with dense, heavy bait, are not able to stay in one place in a pond. They will be carried away by the current, which reduces the fishing efficiency.

Metal feeders with lead plate

The ideal option for fishing in the current are products with a lead plate. The net for this type of feeder is large. Most often it has the shape of a flattened cylinder. A lead plate is soldered to one side of such a product. Its mass is at least 50 g.

The presented version of the rig is attached to the main thread using a nylon leash. The bottom of such a trough is covered with a perforated metal plate. Its top is open for the possibility of filling the groundbait inside.

Thanks to this design, the rig is securely held at the bottom of the reservoir. After casting, the feeder quickly drops down. The side to which the plate is attached weighs more. Therefore, it is the lower part of the trough, with which it adjoins the bottom.

This shape allows the bait to quickly leave the mesh container, spreading by the current in the reservoir. In the direction of the flow, a "track" appears from nutrients... They are of interest to fish. The mixture is flushed out of the container rather quickly. This can be both an advantage and a disadvantage. At the beginning of fishing, this feature is the advantage of such feeders. However, some types of fish can quickly become fed up, ceasing to show interest in bait.

Semi-closed structures

Feeder troughs for strong currents can have a semi-closed design. This significantly slows down the rate at which the groundbait is washed out. This type of feeder is more suitable for catching bleak or roach. After intensive feeding of the fishing site, you need to change the feeder to a half-closed container.

The walls of this design are also made of large metal mesh. However, one side of it is closed with a plug (can be removable or non-removable). A piece of lead is also attached to the side. Due to the partially closed structure, the windage of such a tackle increases. Therefore, it is worth choosing a semi-closed type feeder, heavier than conventional products with a metal mesh and a lead plate.

Spiked constructions

Grouser feeders for strong currents are very popular today. It can be either an open or a semi-closed structure. It also contains a lead plate. However, its surface is distinguished by the presence of special spikes.

Due to the presence of lugs, such a feeder is firmly fixed at the bottom of the reservoir. Even a strong current is not able to carry it aside. However, the scope of the presented equipment is limited. It cannot fix itself well on a rocky bottom. The lugs perform their assigned function only on a sandy or muddy bottom.

At the same time, in the reservoir where such a feeder is thrown, there should be no snags, dense vegetation. Otherwise, it will be difficult to get the rig out of the reservoir. It remains at the bottom more often than other structures, having cut off the main line or leash.

Semicircular feeder

Feeder troughs for strong currents can have a semicircular shape. They consist of a metal mesh. Also, similar structures can be made in the form of a spring. The bottom of such a feeder is flattened. A lead plate is attached here.

The weight of these rigs may vary. Typically, the weight of such a structure without bait varies between 45-50 g. This is a rather small mass for a structure designed for flow. However, its good fixation on the bottom is achieved by increasing the area of ​​the flattened base. The plate at such a feeder is flat. It can be pretty heavy.

The hemisphere of the body creates resistance to the flow of water. It also has a positive effect on the durability of keeping the course of the feeder on the current. Moreover, such structures are easier to get out of the river. They float up faster when the line is wound onto the reel.

Homemade constructions

Many fishermen prefer to create a strong current. This is a pretty interesting process. To make one of the structures listed above, you will need to prepare suitable materials and tools. The first step is to prepare the lead. Its weight must be chosen in accordance with the strength of the current on the river.

The mesh can be made from the corresponding part of the car oil filter. Also, for work, you will need a thin stainless steel wire and cardboard. Lead is poured into a metal container. You should also prepare a container of sand.

A number of instruments should also be prepared. You will need scissors for metal, self-tapping screws with wide heads (for metal). You will also need a screwdriver in the work.

Since lead is a material that is unsafe for human health, it can only be melted outdoors or in a very well-ventilated area. Otherwise, you can get poisoned by the vapors of this metal.

Considering how to make a donkey with a feeder, you should take into account a few tips from fishermen. To smelt lead, you need to take a small metal container. The base of the trough can be made from a tin can. If desired, you can use an old metal or tin container.

You can use a regular matchbox to shape the feeder. If its size does not fit, a form is created from cardboard. However, it is worth considering that its height should not exceed 1 cm. In this case, the length and width of the form may be different.

On preparatory stage it is necessary to provide for the presence of a sealed ring in the design. It is made from metal wire. A swivel and fishing line will cling to this ring. To do this, cut a piece of wire approximately 30 mm long. It is folded in half. One of the smaller sides of the cardboard box needs to be pierced with wire. Inside it, the "mustache" is straightened. After that, the cardboard form must be buried in the sand so that all its surfaces are covered with it.

Making a feeder

Having prepared everything you need, you can consider how to make a donkey with a feeder. Most often, the lead is made from lead. However, you can also take the plates from the car battery. They need to be cleaned properly.

Lead must be melted in a prepared metal container. When it melts, the contents are poured into a cardboard box in the sand. The material should harden. This happens after a few minutes, you can take out the finished plate. It is simply removed from the mold.

The body of this product is most often made of a material such as an automobile oil filter grill. The cylinder is cut lengthwise. Then a strip is cut from the mesh. Its width is equal to the length of the lead blank. The length of the strip is usually made about 10 cm or a little more. When cutting the mesh with scissors for metal, you need to make sure that the edges are smooth. Otherwise, the line will constantly break when fishing. Next, the mesh is rolled up into a cylinder. The round holes on both sides must line up.

Completion of installation

Considering how to make a feeder feeder, you should consider in detail the procedure for completing its installation. A self-tapping screw must be installed in the rolled mesh. With its help, the body is screwed to the lead plate. If the self-tapping screw passes through the lead plate, its excess must be cut off with a hacksaw for metal.

After that, the feeder can be put on the tackle. If necessary, its bottom can be made deaf or perforated. The bottom can be plastic. This plug is screwed to the mesh using stainless steel wire.

Having considered how to choose feeder feeders for a strong current, as well as create them yourself, you can equip your bottom gear right. In strong currents, the rig will not be carried away to the side, which will increase the efficiency of the feeder.