Assembling a fishing rod and reel. Assembling a fishing rod with a float: diagram. How to properly equip a float fishing rod with two hooks
For a novice fisherman, you can’t think of better gear than a float rod. Simple design, cheap and affordable materials make it the most popular gear. And it will remain popular for a very long time. How to assemble a fishing rod with a float, diagram and methods of equipment, this is the topic of our article. So let's get straight to the point.
How to assemble a fishing rod with a float: diagram and components.
In order to assemble a fishing rod you need:
- Fishing rod
- Coil
- fishing line
- Hook
- Float
Often, if it is necessary to reduce the cost of the design, they do not use a coil. Instead they put a reel. Although, recently reels have become much cheaper, and there is no longer much point in refusing to use them. To begin with, to make it clear, here is a fishing rod with a float - diagram:
Schematic representation of the equipment of a float rod.
Now it’s clear how to equip a fishing rod and in what order we need to do everything.
1. You need to attach the reel to the rod. In most cases, rods are equipped with special reel seats. So it's not difficult to do. If you made the rod yourself and you don’t have a reel seat, then you can simply glue the reel with glue or tape. A special system is not required here - attach it to where it would be convenient for you to use it.
2. After this, you need to wind the fishing line onto the reel. This is easy to do - just carefully “lower” the fishing line from the reel in rings, and then collect it on the reel.
3. When the fishing line is on the reel, it must be threaded into the winding rings. There is no particular difficulty here, just thread the end of the fishing line into the very bottom ring, and thread it through all the rings to the very top.
4. If we are assembling a tackle with a float, the scheme will be like this: we put on the float and then surround it. So the next step will be to attach the float. Immediately after the line has passed through all the winding rings, you need to put on and secure the float. It won't be difficult, most of them have special fastenings. It is important that the fixed float moves easily along the line, but does not slip when casting or hooking.
5. When our fishing rod is already with a float, it’s time to load it. The float load can be varied. The whole point is how much the tip of the float will look out of the water. Each angler chooses this based on his needs - habit, the fish he is fishing for or the state of the water surface. If fishing is going on in the current, then a heavily loaded float will “hide” under the waves. Such a rump will not work, so it is better to make the visible part of the float larger. The float should be loaded with special lead weights. It is better to do this not with one large weight, but to use 2-3 small weights for this.
6. The fishing rod is almost assembled, all that remains is to tie the hook. You need to tie the hook with a special knot. For beginners, we present the simplest and most reliable knot. The diagram shows the sequence of actions, so it’s not difficult to figure it out.
Once the hook is attached, the fishing rod is ready. Now it’s clear how to assemble a fishing rod with a float - the diagram and article left no more questions. All that remains is to test the fishing rod in action, so quickly go to the pond.
There is nothing easier than equipping a regular float fishing rod. Despite the fact that there is enough information about this, it still makes sense to dwell on this again and, step by step, tell you how to equip a float fishing rod.
There are two options for a float rod:
- when there is a rod with rings;
- and when there are no rings on the form.
If the rod has rings, then a reel is supposed to be installed, and the rings are a guiding element for winding or unwinding the fishing line. In this case, a fishing line is threaded through all the rings.
If the rod does not have rings, then at the tip there is a special mount for fishing line. It is attached to the tip with glue. A loop is knitted at the end of the fishing line using a figure eight knot. The loop is put on the fastening, after which the fishing line is locked with a special device.
Equipping a float rod with a float
A fishing rod without rings allows you to accommodate a piece of fishing line with a length equal to the length of the rod or 0.5 m longer than its length. With such a fishing line length, you can easily cast a fishing rod and pull it out of the water. In this case, the fish or hook will fall directly into the hand.
How to attach a float with a ring at the top to a fishing line.
- First you need to insert the fishing line into the ring, in the upward direction.
- A rubber cambric is put on the fishing line. Such a cambric can be purchased in a store. It is possible that it is included in the float kit, which is very rare.
- After this, the keel of the float is inserted into the rubber cambric. This can be seen in the figure.
How to attach a float without a ring to a fishing line.
There are times when you have to attach a float that does not have a fastening ring. In this case, you will have to take two cambrics of the appropriate diameter and put them on the keel and on the tip.
When selecting the size of the cambric, you need to remember that when the depth of immersion of the gear changes, the elastic band is triggered. To prevent this from happening and to prevent the elastic from breaking during fishing, it is better to avoid narrow elastic bands.
Some fishermen secure floats using stoppers. This method can be considered as an alternative option.
Proper float loading
A correctly loaded float has only its upper part, the antenna, sticking out above the water. This is achieved by attaching lead pellets to the fishing line. If most of the body peeks out of the water, then this indicates incorrect loading and fishing with such gear is quite difficult, since such a float does not have the necessary sensitivity. This approach can be justified in the case of pike fishing using live bait.
If necessary, the float can be loaded while fishing. A pellet is attached under the float, after which the tackle is thrown into the water. If the float lies or its working part is visible, then you can attach another pellet. If the float is completely submerged in water, then you can bite off a little lead from the pellet. To do this, you need to have a tool with you and not use your teeth.
The float adjusted in this way will have maximum sensitivity. Although the float is loaded for different fishing conditions. If there are waves on the surface of the water, then you can leave only a small part of the body of the float on the surface of the water, which can minimize visual deception.
How to load a float at home
In order not to suffer on the pond and not waste useful time on loading, you can load the float at home. To do this, fill a 10 liter or 15 liter bucket with water, and further actions are identical to those on a pond. As a rule, all fishermen prepare and adjust their gear before fishing. During fishing, only in extreme cases when the tackle comes off, which is something you can’t do without when fishing.
In the process of attaching the pellets, you need to ensure that the pellets are well fixed in their places, but the efforts must be such as not to damage the fishing line.
The leash is an integral part of any fishing rod. It is needed for the following:
When a snag occurs, the leash will break first, since its thickness is always less than the thickness of the main line. This is very practical, since the main part of the gear remains intact and unharmed. To restore the functionality of the fishing rod, you only need to install a new leash with a hook. Most fishermen go fishing with ready-made leashes so as not to tie hooks while fishing.
A thick line can alarm the fish, so thinner leashes provoke the fish to bite, since they are less noticeable.
Recently, with the advent of fluorocarbon, this problem has begun to fade into the background. The fact is that the fish practically does not see such a fishing line in the water, so you can take the fishing line without reducing the diameter. The main thing is that the breaking load of the leash is slightly less than the breaking load of the main fishing line. Despite the fact that fluorocarbon is somewhat more expensive than monofilament fishing line, it is preferable to use it, especially since you don’t need so much of it per season. For example, a reel with 10 m of fluorocarbon is quite enough.
How to connect a leash to a fishing line
Firstly, the connection must be practical and allow, in the event of a break, to quickly change the leash. There is no need for a rigid mount here. Therefore, several methods of such fastening can be proposed. The simplest of them is a loop-to-loop fastening. To do this, loops are formed at the end of the leash and the end of the main fishing line using a “figure eight knot” or “surgeon’s knot.” This connection is simple and reliable.
You can suggest a method using a fastener. This has become fashionable recently and allows you to install the leash on the tackle even faster. To do this, at the end of the main fishing line, using any knot, attach a swivel with a clasp. It is better to tie a winding ring at the end of the leash, then the connection process will not be so painful, and the connection will be reliable.
How to properly tie a hook to a fishing line
There are many ways to attach a hook to a fishing line. You can get acquainted with them on the Internet, where you can master any of the nodes in a very accessible and interesting way.
Opinions usually differ about universal tackle - some believe that such fishing rods are not ideal for any of the fishing methods, others prefer, instead of several highly specialized ones, to have only one on hand, but in working condition. Since the prices for professional gear are high, a universal fishing rod is especially convenient for amateur fishermen who are planning to spend their vacation on the shore of a reservoir.
So, in order to assemble a universal fishing rod for all occasions, an inexpensive three-meter composite or fiberglass fishing rod with a telescopic design, equipped with a reel seat and rings with ceramic inserts, is suitable. It must withstand a load of 20-40 grams. The cheapest options are produced in Southeast Asia, China and Korea. If you plan to transport the rod for a long time, buy a portable telescopic one.
It is better to choose a cork handle, a spinning reel with a rotating roller for 150 meters of 0.30 mm fishing line. You will need two spools. Each of them should be wound with 100 meters of 0.20 and 0.30 mm line. Since it must reach the edges of the spool, it is necessary to use additional pieces of fishing line for winding. It’s better to take an inexpensive domestic one or an old, unusable one.
For the proposed line options, a sliding float weighing 5 g or a fixed float weighing 3 grams is suitable. If you are going to fish in a river with a current, buy a basalt float with a thick top, and for still water a float with a basalt body and a peacock feather is suitable. The features of their use are as follows: fixed is used for depths up to 2 m, then sliding should be used.
A pair of pellets and an olive are suitable as sinkers for the main line, and a small pellet for the leash. The leash should be made from 0.12 and 0.15 mm fishing line, which is better to purchase with a reserve - 25 meters each. Hooks are suitable with numbers 12-18. This tackle will allow you to catch roach or crucian carp.
When fishing for tench, do not use a leash; use a larger hook – No. 6-12. For bream, you should take a hook No. 8-14 and a 15-centimeter leash. For pikes, purchase a carabiner, a cork float, a metal leash and a tee, install a spool with 0.30 mm line. Carp is caught like bream, but on a hook No. 2-8 with 0.30 mm line. If desired, the collected tackle can also be used as a spinning rod, especially if you fish from the shore.
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Fishing is not just a pleasant pastime, but a hobby, passion, sport, a break from annoying everyday life. However, it is not enough to know the basic techniques for catching a particular type of fish. Success largely depends on the correct choice of fishing rod and tackle, and the characteristics of the reservoir. And the fishing process itself begins not with casting, but with assembling the fishing rod. How to properly assemble a fishing rod will be discussed below.
What is a float oud
A float rod is perhaps one of the simplest fishing gear that beginner fishermen prefer to use. It is inexpensive and easy to use. Of course, even novice fishing enthusiasts need to know how to assemble a fishing rod and what parts it consists of.
In a regular float oud, three parts can be distinguished:
1. The rod is the basis of any fishing rod, which has the shape of a long thin cone. It has a thicker part - the butt, and a thin opposite end - the tip. It is necessary to hold the rod by the butt when fishing, and a fishing line is attached to the tip. The fishing rod can be either composite (one part is connected to another) or telescopic. Its length may vary depending on the personal preferences of the angler, the fishing technique used, the type of fish and the characteristics of the reservoir.
2. Fishing line - it is attached to the tip of the fishing rod. It is attached to the thin tips using a plastic fastener-connector or a small cord. In the case of a thick tip, the fishing line is attached to a special ring. If any fastening is missing, then you can independently wind a loop of thick fishing line. This will not be difficult, especially if you have already done this before and know how to assemble a fishing rod.
3. The equipment includes a float, hook and sinker. The float is used not only to notify about a bite, but also to keep the hook at the desired depth. The sinker levels the ice and provides the hook with the necessary depth.
How to assemble a float rod
First you need to mount the rod. If it is composite, then you should carefully insert its parts into each other. If the fishing rod is telescopic, then you just need to pull out its parts and secure them. The main thing is not to overdo it with force, otherwise it will be very problematic to put the fishing rod back together later. Also, when buying a fishing rod, you should pay attention to whether it comes with instructions - it may also describe how to correctly assemble the fishing rod of the model you are purchasing.
After this, you need to choose a suitable fishing line. Its thickness will depend on what type of fish you intend to catch. For ordinary coastal fishing, as a rule, a fishing line with a thickness of 0.2 mm is sufficient, which can easily withstand a load of up to 2 kg.
Assembling a reelless oud
If you are using a fishing rod without a reel, then the fishing line must be attached directly to the tip. If a ring is installed, it is tied to it or fastened with a special clasp. If a connector is used for fastening, it is glued to the tip, after which the fishing line is attached to it. It must be taken into account that it should be 15-20 cm longer than the rod.
Then the main line needs to be equipped with a float. It is secured using special stops (cambrics), which usually come with instructions for attaching them. Next, you should attach a weight (slightly below the float). Its mass is selected so that the aisle sinks into the water to the mark indicated on its antenna. To make it easier to navigate, choose floats in the store that indicate the required weight of the weight. Finally, you need to attach the hook. It is tied to the very end of the fishing line with a fishing knot. All that remains is to put the bait on the hook - and you can start fishing.
How to assemble a fishing rod and reel
To make the process of fishing from the shore or boat more comfortable, the float fishing rod can be equipped with a small reel, onto which a sufficiently large amount of fishing line must first be wound. It will provide maneuverability and lightness of the gear. The type of reel is selected depending on the type of fish and casting distance.
How to assemble a fishing rod and reel? The process itself is slightly different from the one described above. First, one of the ends of the fishing line must be tied directly to the reel and, by rotating the handle, reeled on it for at least 40 m. Then the reel must be installed on the fishing rod using the existing mount. After this, the fishing line is threaded through the rings of the rod, and then a float, weights and liner with a hook are attached to it. The length of the eyeliner should be 25-30 cm.
What is a bottom fishing rod?
How to assemble a fishing rod largely depends on its type and purpose. The bottom bit, or donka, combines several types of fishing gear: the classic donka, the underpass, the “carousel”, the throw, the sieve, the ring, the “elastic band” and many others. What all these species have in common is the ability to fish from the bottom, as well as versatility, since such a fishing rod is well suited for any fish.
The simplest bottom fishing rod consists of a fairly short rod (up to 1 m), which is equipped with a reel or reel with a supply of fishing line at least 35 m long, as well as a sinker and leashes with hooks. A fishing rod is often made independently from a not too thick wooden branch of juniper or bamboo. A loop is tied at the thin end (like on a float rod), and the thick end is sharpened into a peg and driven into the ground. Experienced fishermen most often collect donka themselves.
Assembly Features
To understand how to assemble a bottom fishing rod, it is enough to consider a few basic points. Many fishing enthusiasts prefer to store the fishing line on a reel or reel made of foam or plywood, and the fishing rod is made directly on the shore from a branch of any tree growing nearby.
But in order to save nature, it is better to do differently - make a fishing rod in advance from scrap materials. It can be stored at home as it will last for several seasons without taking up much space. Any fishing line is suitable for equipping the simplest donkey (as long as it can withstand the weight of the intended fish).
The choice of weight and shape of the sinker should be approached more responsibly. If fishing is carried out in a reservoir with a flat bottom, then it is better to use a heavier weight (it can be cast further from the shore where the fish will be found). In the case of a lake, pond or river with a small current, it is better to use a lighter weight material. For reservoirs with a rocky or muddy bottom, round-shaped weights are suitable. But for a river with a strong current and a sandy bottom, flat sinkers are most practical - they “lie” better. Also, the bottom fishing rod can be equipped with various devices: a feeder, a guard with a bell, a safety rubber band and much more.
What is a feeder?
The feeder fishing rod is becoming increasingly popular among avid fishermen. The feeder, or English donka, is a more improved version of the familiar bottom oud. Experienced fishermen know perfectly well how to assemble a feeder fishing rod on their own, but novice fishing enthusiasts cannot do without some instructions.
For feeder fishing, as a rule, a spinning reel with a large diameter spool is used. This will keep line friction to a minimum, allowing for maximum casting distance. Instead of a cord, you can use regular fishing line. It is simply threaded through the rings of the fishing rod, secured to the spool and wound onto the reel. The lines need to be wound as much as possible, almost to the very edges of the reel.
Several assembly features
It is best to use rods made specifically for the feeder, but you can also use ordinary ones, 3.6 m long, and with approximately 80 grams of dough. Feeder equipment usually consists of a plastic tube with attachments for weights, the weight itself, and a feeder. It is most convenient to use feeders that are already combined with a sinker.
First, the fishing line (or braid) is threaded through the outlet, and then you need to put on the limiter and tie the swivel, and then attach the weight and the feeder. Then you need to attach leashes with hooks. You can also add a bite alarm.
Before assembling a fishing rod, you need to decide on the type of fish you intend to catch, the type of reservoir and fishing method. Then fishing will bring not only a pleasant holiday, but also an excellent catch.
Float fishing rod. This is probably where all young anglers started. Actually, this post is for them, beginners. Today I am more interested in spinning, different styles of spinning. But, 3-4 times a season I devote time to other types of tackle: feeder, bottom and float rod. So, combined with my past experience, I have a lot to talk about.So, let's collect the gear. For each piece of equipment I will give some advice and comments from my own experience.
I’ll make a reservation right away. We will talk about gear for fishing in still water or in weak currents. The depth at the fishing spot is up to 3-4m. The lion's share of coastal areas of lakes, ponds, rivers, swamps, and in many cases not only their coastal areas, will fit these parameters.
In deeper places and with a noticeable current, slightly different options for float rods will be used (with a sliding float, wire rods, etc.), and usually, in such conditions, it is more advisable to switch to a feeder, spinning rod, etc.
There are different conditions. In some places it is enough to cast the fishing rod 1-2m from the shore, in others it is necessary to cast 10-15m or more. There are also different conditions in terms of depth, water color, size and types of fish caught. You can’t create an arsenal of several dozen float rods, tailored to each type of conditions. The most versatile tackle should be created. Why? Often we do not know the situation on a reservoir; it can be changeable. In addition, an angler often moves during one fishing trip between several fundamentally different areas and even bodies of water. So, I will tell you about the most versatile fishing tool with a float. Such a float fishing rod and equipment will allow you to cover a maximum of water conditions. This is my subjective opinion. In some ways, someone may disagree. I'm ready to argue in the comments.
Rod for float rod. I prefer a telescopic rod. The fishing rod must have guides and a reel seat. It is the sliding equipment, and not the blind one, that makes a rather lethal, long-range and universal tool from an ordinary float fishing rod.
Regarding other characteristics of the rod. Length 4-4.5m. I think that less than 4m is a bit short. And only when fishing in cramped conditions: among bushes, under overhanging trees, sometimes a stick 3-3.5 m long can work. At the same time, longer rods 5-6m or more do not make sense. The longer the rod, the heavier it is. And excess weight is excess. In addition, a couple of extra meters of rod length provide a minimal gain in casting distance. With a 4-meter fishing rod, we can perfectly place the equipment 15-20m from the shore, thanks to the reel.
Also based on the weight of the rod. It is clear that ideally you need to have the lightest and at the same time durable fishing rod. These are mutually exclusive characteristics. Those. in low-budget rods, which are used by 99% of domestic floaters, this is the case. If the rod is light, then the wall of the tubes is thin, you can literally press it with your finger. Naturally, such fishing rods break very quickly and at the most unfortunate moments. At the same time, there are fishing rods with thicker walls - they are strong, durable, but heavy. We need to find a reasonable balance. Choose a rod with sufficient strength and moderate weight. In the end, we don’t always hold the fishing rod in our hands, suspended. We often use various stands, .
There is an option to buy an expensive fishing rod made of cutting-edge material: light as a feather and incredibly durable. There are such products. But, for example, I can throw away hundreds of bucks on spinning baits and gadgets, but I feel sorry for elite float rods. I use two fairly cheap rods, each 4m long, of moderate weight. In terms of durability, both survived 5 and 15 years of use. I'm happy. If you are mainly interested in float fishing, you should think about it and buy high-quality modern fishing rods.
Fishing reel. A reel for a float rod, in my opinion, is simply necessary. I use small to medium spinning reels on my fishing rods. Such a reel makes it possible to: A) Make long casts; B) Quickly lengthen and shorten the fishing line; C) Fight large fish using a friction brake.
Depending on the task and the fish being caught, different sizes of reels are used. For light equipment, with which we will catch small roach, crucian carp, a fairly small reel, size 500, 1000, 1500, will be suitable. For more powerful equipment, if we catch bream, carp, etc. – 2000—3000.
The requirements for a spinning reel for a fishing rod are, of course, not as stringent as for a spinning rod. Here we are not dealing with braided cords - we use monofilament, which does not saw the rollers or strip the spool beads. There is also no such load. If on a spinning rod we rewind hundreds of kilometers of line per season, then on a fishing rod there is much less manipulation.
So, a very inexpensive reel will do. It is important that the brake is sensitive; The line roller was spinning and the motion was quite smooth. All. The number of bearings, spool material, and the presence of an instant reverse stop do not matter much. It’s also worth looking at the price tag and comparing it with the quality of workmanship and durability of the reel. So, I preferred reels for $15-20 (Okuma, Favorite) over reels for ($5-8), because... the former will last at least 3-5 seasons, while the latter are unlikely.
As for the friction brake, I prefer the front one because... it is usually more sensitive than the posterior one. But, this is a matter of taste.
Float fishing line. Now there is a huge selection of high-quality fishing lines on the market. What is a good fishing line for a float rod? Durable - understandable. The diameter of the main line can be different. For delicate equipment: 0.18-0.2mm; for a more powerful one 0.22-0.3mm. Color – universal transparent. If fishing is in dark water: black, brown. On a clay bottom it is brown. On a sandy bottom - yellow. In an overgrown pond - green.
Line length. Usually one 100-meter reel is enough for 2 fishing rods, 50 meters each. You can wind 100... If you wish. You should wind backing or old fishing line onto the spool so that the main line is wound close enough to the collar. This will ensure a longer cast.
Other important characteristics of fishing line: memory and buoyancy. It’s good if the fishing line has minimal memory for bending, torsion, etc. It is also good if the line sinks slowly. It is extremely unpleasant when the fishing line lies on the surface of the water and the side wind blows a loop out of it. The float is dragged behind this arc of fishing line and all the raspberries are spoiled...
Fishing rod float. The shapes and sizes of floats can be different. The main struggle is between long, thin floats and short, pot-bellied ones. In addition to the property of making noticeable circles, pot-bellied floats lose. I would use them only when fishing near the surface or in mid-water of some kind of upper water...
For fishing in calm water, from the bottom, long floats are better. Designs can be different - it's a matter of taste.
May have an oblong, cigar-shaped body made of hard foam and a long antenna. It can be a molded plastic float, or a classic goose feather.
Floats are attached to the fishing line, usually using rings installed at the bottom of the antenna or directly behind the antenna. Fixation is done using tubes. These are just pieces of insulation from wires of suitable diameter.
In order not to lose the float from inadvertently cutting the cambric with the fishing line, you should be on the safe side and, when installing the tackle, thread the fishing line through the ring.
Thus, the fixed float should, with some effort, move along the fishing line - depth adjustment. But don't drive on it freely.
Sinker for float rod. You can use a blind sinker or a sliding one. A dead weight is a piece of lead clamped onto a fishing line. I prefer sliding sinkers. I take a pellet and punch a hole in it with a needle. To do this, I clamp the needle in pliers so that the tip remains sticking out, comparable to the diameter of the pellet. I press the shot against a wooden board and gradually press the needle into the lead, punching the shot right through.
Such a sliding sinker gives less resistance when biting, does not alarm the fish as much, and makes the equipment more sensitive, because the impulse from the bite goes along the line to the float, without being loaded by the weight of the weight.
I try to choose a weight so as to load the float with one fractional or store-bought olive with a hole. The combination of pellets and a small fixed weight is not so good, because... the hole on the sliding weight is broken and rolled due to impacts against a stationary clamped piece of lead.
The load stopper is a loop knot to which the leash is attached. Or it is used.
Leash. So, at the end of the main fishing line they tied. We will attach the leash to this loop using the “loop-to-loop” method.
A leash is a piece of fishing line thinner than the main one. This is necessary so that if the tackle breaks on a hook or on a large fish that is incompatible with the tackle, we lose only the leash and hook, and not the entire equipment (float, weight). This is a conscious weak point of the equipment. The leash is made 10-20cm long, depending on the timidity of the fish. You can make a leash from thin fishing line or fluorocarbon. The ratio of the diameters and strengths of the main line and the leader line is not an acquired taste. It is important that the leash breaks with less force than the main one. But the difference in diameter should be small, about 0.025-0.05mm. A hook is attached to the leash.
Accordingly, if we catch small roach, rudd, crucian carp, then the diameter of the leash can be taken as minimal as 0.08mm - 0.12mm. If we catch bream, good crucian carp, perch, then: 0.15mm - 0.17mm. And if there is an opportunity to catch a few kilograms of carp, or ide, then: 0.18mm - 0.25mm.
Float rod hook. The hook can be very different, depending on the type of bait and the size of the fish. To fish with maggots, this will be the thinnest, smallest hook. When fishing with a large earthworm, it is quite an impressive hook.
So, what kind of fish can be caught with gear arranged according to the above diagram? Very diverse! A thin, elegant version will be good for catching roach, silver bream, white bream, and small crucian carp. A more powerful option (with a thicker line, a larger hook) for catching carp, carp, bream, ide, chub, perch. And this list can go on for a long time. So, a beginner who has built his float rods according to this principle can successfully fish in many bodies of water, in different places.