Fishing tricks and homemade products. Fishing crafts

For many fans, fishing is not even a hobby, but a way of life to which they are ready and even devote all their free time.

And therefore, very often, avid fishermen have to invent and make various baits, spoons, tackles and much more themselves.

DIY silicone baits

It is often a pity to part with a vibrating tail that has already served its purpose. Or would like to add some element to it that you think is quite necessary. It doesn’t matter, you can make a new silicone bait at home.

Manufacturing:

1. In a used canning jar, cleanly washed, of a suitable size, we dilute the plaster to the state of thick “bazaar” sour cream and dip old vibrating tails into it halfway to obtain a template. After the solution has hardened, carefully remove them. If you want to make changes to the shape of future products, use a sharp knife to add the necessary touches before pouring the silicone.
2. Lubricate the finished cleaned form generously with fat, The most suitable option is sunflower oil, so that the finished products are damaged when taken out and do not stick to the mold.
3. All further steps of pouring silicone into molds must be done in the open air. he or in a well-ventilated area.
4. We cut old unused silicone products into pieces and place them in a jar, heating them on the stove.. To prevent the silicone from burning, it must be stirred. Keep the fire at a distance of 15-20 cm from the heated container. To obtain silicones of various colors, food coloring is added to it and, if desired, you can drop a little of a special fish flavor purchased at a fishing store.
5. The heated and thoroughly mixed silicone mass is poured into the mold starting from the thinnest point. If you are making a two-color bait, then the layer of the second color is poured only after the first has dried.
6. After complete hardening (usually 15-20 minutes), the bait is carefully removed from the plaster mold We. We clean the mold from silicone residues, correct the oil layer and repeat the process.

Mini clasp for quick DIY attachment changes

Very often when fishing, especially fly fishing or lure fishing, there is a need to quickly change the nozzle. For this purpose, a specially shaped mini-clasp was invented. It is quite simple and easy to make at home.

Manufacturing:

1. Tools needed to create a mini clasp:

• Wire cutters.
• Small round nose pliers and pliers.
• Tweezers.

1. A thin, rigid wire is used as the base material.. An acceptable option is a large staple from a regular stapler.
2. We bend it with pliers into a product according to the shape, resembling a paper clip, but reduced in size by half.
3. We bite off the excess wire.
4. We select the size of the camber rick (hard silicone tube) of such a size that it fits tightly around the fabricated fastener.
5. Using wire cutters, bite off a piece of the tube slightly longer than the fastener, it will act as a retainer.
6. We thread the resulting piece of tube onto a fishing line and firmly fix it with a knot.
7. Insert the attachment you need into the other side of the fastener.
8. Pulls the silicone cambric with force. That's it, the mini clasp is ready.

Feeder for feeding fish from a boat

If you prefer to fish from a boat, then you will definitely be intrigued by a very simple and inexpensive fish feeder. It will serve as an excellent replacement for casting bait by hand, especially if fishing is in the current.

To make it you will need:

• a piece of sewer plastic pipe;
• two plugs for it;
• lead;
• electric drill;
• rope, rivets;
• loop and lock.

A piece of pipe about 30 cm long is fitted with plugs on both sides, one firmly and tightly, the other like a window in a house on a hinge.

We drill holes along the entire surface of the feeder.

A rope is connected to the opening lid, and a lock is attached to it from the inside. Weights are installed outside the pipe near the cover.

The feeder, pre-filled with bait, is carefully lowered into the selected fishing spot with the lid down due to the weights attached to it, and with a slight tug of the rope the unwanted spot is emptied. The whole place is baited and you can fish.

Wobbler from a home workshop

Store-bought wobblers are certainly not bad: very colorful, streamlined, completely imitating a small fish and its movements in the water, but they have one big drawback - the high price.

Therefore, many people prefer to make them themselves at home, especially since the process itself does not require special equipment and is quite exciting in itself.

Making wobblers:

1. First of all, we draw on paper a sketch of what we want to do. Regardless of the material used to make the wobbler, it must be made of two symmetrical halves to pass a steel wire amplifier inside it.
2. Wobblers can be made from foam plastic. It is easy to process, but less durable than plastic or wood. Having decided on the material, we cut out the blanks.
3. We make fastenings for rings and tee hooks from thin stainless wire, we install them in the grooves cut in advance in the halves of the wobbler body, and fasten them with glue. After the glue has dried, we make a cut for the front blade and secure it firmly with glue.
4. Then we ship the wobbler. There are many options here - everyone does this procedure specifically based on their personal preferences. That is, we customize it for ourselves.
5. Fill the remaining empty spaces on the surface of the wobbler with epoxy resin and grind. You can now begin the creative process of priming and then painting the wobbler. There is nothing holding back your imagination here.

DIY spinner

Making a spinner with your own hands is not at all difficult with some skill. An example is a spinner.

For this you will need:

• regular paper clip;
• hook tee;
• metal plate 0.5 - 1 mm (can be taken from an empty tin can);
• small bead;
• a piece of sheet lead;
• tools: pliers, file, scissors, needle files.

We cut out the shape of the petal itself from cardboard and transfer it to metal. Carefully cut along the contour and remove burrs along the edges with a file.

We drill two holes along the edges and process them with a needle file.

We bend the places with holes at an angle of 90° relative to the petal.

We make an axle out of wire with a ring and a loop at one end, where we attach the tee hook.

We thread a petal through the other end, then a bead, and at the end we make a loop for the fishing line at a distance so that the lead sinker does not interfere with the free rotation of the petal.

The spoon is loaded experimentally on a reservoir by attaching weights to the niche between the petal and the tee. And the final touch is the coloring of the spinner.

Homemade products for summer fishing

When fishing, the problem of using live bait for bait often arises. Catching it usually involves wasting time. In hot weather, baitfish quickly become lethargic in a bucket of water and die.

A very simple device made from two plastic bottles will help you solve this problem:

1. Cut off the neck of a two-liter plastic bottle by half.
2. Then, on the same side, cut off the neck of the bottle at the widest part.
3. You have a truncated cone, somewhat reminiscent of a watering can.
4. We cut off the bottom of it.
5. For the second bottle, cut off the bottom 5-7 cm from the point where the largest diameter appears.
6. We connect the structure together. We insert the neck at the place of the cut, but on the contrary with a small hole inward and firmly fasten it with threads and a needle. We tightly place the bottom from another bottle onto the cut off bottom according to the principle of a drawing tube.
7. We attach a small sinker in the middle of the side of the bottle, and a rope on the opposite side.

That's it, the trap is ready. We throw bread crumbs inside and throw the trap near the shore. The fry, having swam for food, can no longer get out of there on their own.

All that remains, when you need live bait, is to pull the trap out of the water and, by removing the plug at the bottom, get fresh and vigorous live bait.

How to catch more fish?

1. . Attracts fish in cold and warm water with the help of pheromones included in the composition and stimulates its appetite. It’s a pity that Rosprirodnadzor wants to impose a ban on its sale.
2. More sensitive gear. Reviews and instructions for other types of gear can be found on the pages of my website.
3. Lures using pheromones.

Homemade products for winter fishing

In winter, live bait is often used to catch predators.

An example of such a budget and quickly manufactured gear:

1. Material for production – sewer PVC pipe with a diameter of 32 mm. We cut the pipe into pieces of 10 - 15 cm.
2. We process the chamfers at the ends of the pipe with a file.
3. Using a heated nail, burn 3 holes in the tube. Two on one side, opposite each other, for hanging it on a tripod and one with a diameter of 1 mm on the other side, for stopping the fishing line.
4. We make a line stopper in the shape of the letter P and thread it through a small hole. It should not interfere with the free movement of the fishing line.
5. We make a ring (suspension) from a thick 0.4-0.5 mm fishing line, passing it through two holes on a plastic pipe. The suspension is used to attach the pole to a rod firmly driven into the ice, so that an overly frisky fish does not drag your pole under the ice.
6. We wind up to 10 meters of main fishing line onto the pipe.
7. At the end we put an olive weight and a tee hook on a double loop.

That's it, the girder is ready for work.

Tip: wrap the end of the pipe near the suspension loop with red tape and then the disappearance of the girder will be visible from afar, and you will always have time to get to it in case of a bite.

Homemade products for do-it-yourself fishing for crucian carp

There is one bait that crucian carp, especially not very large ones, prefer over all others. This is ordinary semolina porridge, but prepared in a special way.

Semolina bait recipe (hot):

• pour water into a saucepan, add a couple of drops of flavoring and bring the mixture to a boil;
• pour the cereal into a saucepan in a thin stream, stirring continuously until a homogeneous thick mass is obtained;
• turn off the heat and leave the porridge to cool and steam at the same time;
• when it reaches an acceptable temperature, knead it thoroughly with your hands to achieve even greater density;
• to minimize drying of the porridge, wrap it in several layers of gauze;
• You can’t wrap porridge in plastic; it suffocates and turns sour very quickly.

This kind of porridge makes good balls for bait on a hook.

Semolina bait recipe (cold):

• pour water from a reservoir into a tin can, drip a little flavoring;
• stirring constantly, add semolina there;
• We continue the process until a homogeneous mass is formed. The density is checked as follows: raise the spoon with the porridge above the jar, if it remains on the spoon and does not fall down, the porridge is ready;
• set the porridge aside for 10 minutes to swell;
• We take a pre-prepared syringe and fill it with the mixture.

The bait is squeezed out of the syringe onto the hook and wrapped around it in a circle, the hook tip being closed last.

DIY fishing crafts for feeder

When feeder fishing, the feeder is a consumable item. It breaks while casting, it gets snagged and a new feeder is needed. In order not to constantly buy new ones, you can make them yourself from scrap materials.

Feeder made from a plastic bottle:

1. We take an ordinary plastic bottle (preferably green), cut off its neck and bottom.
2. We mark the resulting plastic and then cut it with scissors into rectangles measuring 6*13 cm.
3. We roll the finished pieces into a cylinder with an overlap of 1 cm and fix them with a stationery stapler.
4. On the side surface of the feeder we attach a piece of sheet lead with a loop made of a regular paper clip attached to it.
5. Using a heated small soldering iron, we burn holes in the feeder in a checkerboard pattern at a distance of 2 cm from each other.
6. Insert a swivel into the resulting loop.

That's it, the feeder is ready, you can start fishing.

As you probably already understood yourself, there is nothing complicated in making additional homemade fishing devices and, for the most part, they do not require any specific skills or expensive machines for their production.

Therefore, do not be afraid of this, act boldly, invent little things yourself that can simplify the process of fishing or increase the catchability of the gear, and simply while away the long winter evenings.

How long has it been since you had a really BIG CATCH?

When was the last time you caught dozens of HUGE pike/carp/bream?

We always want to get results from fishing - to catch not three perch, but ten kilogram pikes - what a catch! Each of us dreams of this, but not everyone can do it.

A good catch can be achieved (and we know this) thanks to good bait.

It can be prepared at home or bought in fishing stores. But stores are expensive, and to prepare bait at home, you need to spend a lot of time, and, to be fair, homemade bait does not always work well.

You know that disappointment when you buy bait or prepare it at home and only catch three or four bass?

So maybe it’s time to use a truly working product, the effectiveness of which has been proven both scientifically and in practice on the rivers and ponds of Russia?

It gives the same result that we cannot achieve on our own, especially since it is cheap, which distinguishes it from other means and there is no need to spend time on production - you order it, it’s delivered and you’re good to go!

Of course, it is better to try once than to hear a thousand times. Moreover, now is the season! This is a great bonus when ordering!

Find out more about the bait!

Many novice fishermen prefer to purchase fishing gear in specialized stores, however, it should be remembered that the employees of these stores are not always experienced fishermen themselves.

At the same time, making a fishing rod yourself is not difficult. In this case, the fisherman knows all the properties of the fishing rod he has made, adjusts the operation of the reel to suit himself, and has no doubt about the successful landing of the trophy.

Types of fishing gear and their photos

There is a fairly large number of different fishing devices, however, they can be divided into two broad varieties:

• summer fishing gear;
• winter fishing gear (for ice fishing).

Beginners, as a rule, usually get involved in fishing in the summer, and the float rod is a classic for them. Making it yourself is not at all difficult.

Making a float rod with your own hands

A float rod belongs to the so-called fly fishing gear. It is ideal for fishing at short distances from the fisherman.

In order to make it yourself, you will need: a fishing rod from four to six meters long, two fishing lines (one thinner, the other slightly thicker), a sinker, a float and a hook.

Start working on your fishing rod with the rig. Attach a sinker to the main line (its diameter should be 0.16-0.22 mm), then a float.

The load must be checked; to do this, the equipment is lowered into the reservoir. The float should be completely under water, except for the antenna, which protrudes on its surface. If the balance is correct, a loop is made from a double knot at the very end of the fishing line.

The next stage is collecting the leash. First, a hook is attached to the fishing line (it is 0.05-0.1 mm thinner than the main one in diameter). On the other side of the leash (about thirty, maximum fifty centimeters) make a small loop.

Now you need to connect it together with the main fishing line. The total length of the equipment usually does not exceed the size of the fishing rod, or is slightly longer than it, but not more than 50 cm.

Making a feeder fishing rod

The feeder fishing rod is very popular these days, because thanks to it you can catch fish in various types of reservoirs.

It is somewhat more difficult to make than a float, but with a little effort, almost anyone can do it.

To make a feeder you need: a special rod for the feeder, a reel with a spool, a fishing line with a total length of one hundred to one hundred and fifty meters, a feeder, an anti-twist tube, another fishing line for the leash, a hook.

First you need to carefully connect all the elements of the fishing rod together, paying special attention to the guide rings - they should line up along the same axis.

Then the reel seat is completed; for this, the main line is passed through all the rings of the rod. A loop is made at the very end of the main line, after which it is connected to the reel.

By carefully turning and rotating the handle, the line is rewound onto the spool. A loop is also made at the other end of the fishing line, and the equipment is attached to it. The most common method is fastening with an anti-twist tube.

Note!

After this, the fishing line must be passed through the resulting structure, immediately placing stopper beads and making loops. At the bend point of the tube it is necessary to attach the feeder, after which the main line is connected to the equipment. The feeder rod is ready!

Self-assembly of a spinning rod

It’s not difficult to assemble a spinning rod yourself. As a rule, it contains the following parts:

• spinning rod;
• spinning reel;
• braid or monofilament;
• leash;
• bait.

First, assemble a spinning rod, then attach a reel to it, stretch the line and wind it around the spool.

The leash is secured using any fishing knot known to you, after which the bait is attached to it. If you do not plan to use a leash, mount the lure directly on the fishing line.

Making your own gear for winter fishing

For winter fishing, several types of gear are most often used; almost all of them can be made by hand.

A fishing rod for jig fishing is one of the traditional and widespread equipment for fishing under ice. This gear includes: a rod for winter fishing with a reel, monofilament line, a float and a jig with a hook.

Note!

You can assemble such a fishing rod very quickly, it does not cause much trouble. Twenty to fifty meters of fishing line are wound onto the reel. Now all you have to do is attach the jig to the fishing rod and the tackle is ready.

Fishing rods for trolling predatory fish are assembled in the same way. In this case, you need to use a more powerful rod, and a spinner will take the place of the jig.

Remember - when making fishing tackle, you need to pay attention to all the details, to every little thing.

Any knot must be wetted in water, the fishing line must be checked for strength, and the reel must rotate easily. By following these simple rules, you can make any fishing tackle with your own hands.

Photos of DIY fishing gear

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Classification

Fishing tricks and homemade products that exist today can be divided into several categories, each of which is distinguished by its practical application. The first of them contains various gear. These can be products that successfully copy foreign analogues, the cost of which is simply fabulous, or real inventions of fishing enthusiasts. This group includes floats and hooks, leashes and spoons, donks, jigs and much more.

In the second category there are fishing tricks and homemade products that have already been sufficiently tested by experience. This also includes complementary foods, various types of baits and attachments, as well as invented fishing methods and methods. This is a fairly large topic in which questions are discussed about how to fish in one place or another and at one time or another of the year.

The third, quite extensive group includes various accessories - either invented or copied from existing samples. They represent a variety of devices that allow:

Increase the shelf life of fish in hot weather;
- dress properly so as not to freeze on the ice in winter;
- save bloodworms and other bait by placing them in special containers.

So, what are the most popular fishing tricks and homemade products that are made from scrap materials?

Toothbrush poppers

Very often, fishing tricks and homemade products literally amaze you with the imagination of the craftsman who made them. This surface bait from a foreign manufacturer can be quite expensive. That is why it makes sense to make it yourself. Poppers, also called walkers, being surface baits, should not sink. Only their slight submersion is permissible. What material can be used that will float well on water? These are toothbrushes that are primarily tested for buoyancy. This is quite easy to do. It is enough to fill an ordinary bucket with water and throw a brush in it. It must float on the surface and not sink.

The work is done using a small grinder with replaceable attachments, which looks like a micro-grinder. Making this clever fishing tackle begins with sawing off the part with bristles from the brush. The resulting edge should be processed with a sandpaper attachment. You will need to make a small hole in the top and bottom. It is necessary for fastening the tee with a ring with a swivel. Next, the homemade bait needs to be tinted. The colors must be bright, for example, green and red. Tees are inserted into the almost finished product. If you test the resulting structure in the bathroom, you will find that due to its heavy weight it is pulled to the bottom. A narrow strip of foam glued on top with superglue will help avoid this. In this option, the popper will float well on the water and will stop sinking.

Wobblers

In a fisherman's workshop, homemade fishing tricks can be made from a variety of materials. However, for wobblers it is best to take birch. This tree is perfectly processed and does not splinter during work. At the first stage of manufacturing the future bait, its body is sharpened using a cutter. After this, the resulting workpiece is processed first with coarse and then with fine sandpaper. In this case, the wobbler will be smooth and will not have any burrs.

The product will require fastening loops, which can be made from cornice string. The wire is bent in the form of a slightly twisted letter “P” (to hold better). In addition, for strength, one end of the letter should be slightly longer than the other. Next, the bracket is driven into the wobbler. To do this, use “nails” cut from wire of the same diameter.

The wobbler must have a certain weight. That is why it is surrounded by inserting a small tin plate into a cut out triangular depression in the abdomen.

At the next stage, the wobblers are painted using gouache. In the most critical places, it is advisable to use a gel pen, which will give the color clarity. After this, the bait should be coated with varnish in 2-3 layers.

Lastly, the blade is inserted. It can be made from unnecessary computer disks with paint removed from one side using a needle. Next, a cut is made in the disk using a hand jigsaw and the part is inserted into the wobbler.

Spinner for pike perch

Fishing tricks and homemade products for fishing can be made from anything. Sometimes even broken tweezers are used for this. This tool itself is of high quality and is made of stainless steel. That is why it can serve as an excellent lure for pike perch. As you know, this fish is a predator characterized by a narrow throat. So the spinner also needs to be narrow. In this case, tweezers are just perfect. From one leg of this cosmetic instrument you will need to cut a piece of the required length. It is sanded a little. This allows you to give the part the desired shape and rid it of small burrs.

The next stage of work is drilling the holes. They are needed to attach the fishing line and tee using swivels and rings. It is worth keeping in mind that this procedure is not easy. The selected material is quite durable, and a thin drill may even break during operation.

At the end of this stage, the threesome is screwed on. It is better to do this from the heaviest side, otherwise the spoon will not hold well in the water. For those who wish to give their product an aesthetic appearance, it is recommended to cut scales on it. This piece of tweezers already has transverse layers. All that remains is to make a few longitudinal, even cuts and the shiny lure for perch or pike perch will be completely ready for fishing. It is worth noting that such homemade products are no worse than branded ones. And the one made from tweezers can even be called the best. After all, in it the tee is located on the heaviest side, which allows you to avoid spinner overturns and overlaps.

Summer trifles

There are many fishing tricks and a huge number of homemade products have been invented that are used not only by beginners, but also by experienced fishermen in the warm season. Summer fishing has its own specifics. During this process, special attention is required to preserve the catch. After all, fish quickly deteriorates in hot weather, and by evening you may just have to throw it away.

Saving what is caught

After the fish has been pulled out of the water onto the shore, it should be carefully (so as not to squeeze the insides) removed from the hook. And if the catch was severely injured, then it should not be placed in a bucket with the rest of the catch. Such actions will lead to the fact that within a few hours all the fish will spoil in the heat.

Wounded prey should be killed and gutted, and then wrapped in fresh grass (preferably nettles). It is better to store such fish in the shade, where it will be blown by the breeze and be cool. If there is no such place nearby, then the gutted prey should simply be salted.

Live storage

For many fishermen, bringing home a live catch is important. To do this, the fish must be stored in water, while being in a kukan or in a cage. The mesh of the latter should not be metal, since the prey will attempt to get out into the reservoir, which will lead to severe injury. You need to hang the cage in the shade, deepening it into the water enough to allow the fish not to bump into each other when swimming. In addition, in cramped conditions, the catch is in danger of self-poisoning with products released as a result of metabolism.

Homemade fish tank

This fishing item is offered by all specialized stores. However, if the cage is branded, then the price for it is set such that not every fisherman can afford to purchase it.

For the summer season, this accessory can be made independently. At the same time, it will be quite wide, long, and, if desired, foldable.

How to make this fishing homemade product? To do this you need to take a strong wire. You can use ready-made metal rings. To create a compact tackle, you will need three of them at once, but with different diameters - large, medium and small. You will also need a nylon mesh. The one that was previously used for windows as protection against mosquitoes will come in handy. A product similar to a sock is sewn from such a mesh. It must match the diameter of the rings. They need to put on such a sock and attach it with small stitches. To keep the fish in the cage you will also need a lid. It is made from a nylon mesh stretched over another wire ring. To secure the entire structure, the fisherman must use small tricks. They consist of using a nylon rope tied to the structure with a secure knot. Otherwise, the fish tank with its catch may float away with the flow. And to prevent the prey from going to the bottom, you can attach a small children's lifebuoy to the upper ring.

DIY floats

Fishermen like to make this small device, which signals a bite, with their own hands. First of all, because there is no point in buying something that you can do yourself. In addition, DIY fishing crafts and tricks are a hobby for many water hunting enthusiasts. And this does not mean that buying a float in a store is impossible due to its high cost. Many fishermen can afford to purchase the best that a modern manufacturer offers. However, the peculiarity of fishing tricks and gear made at home is that they are sometimes the most suitable option for successful fishing.

For many fishermen, homemade floats are much better than store-bought ones. After all, they can be made in any shape and painted in the most pleasing color to the eye. And making this gear is quite simple. Just keep in mind that the first products are unlikely to be ideal. But then, as they gain experience, each fisherman will be able to refine their crafts, as well as come up with different and most unusual options for floats.

Similar gear made from goose feathers is good. This material is easy to find in any body of water that these birds prefer. The feathers they have lost sometimes simply float on the surface of the water. All you have to do is bend down and pick up this unique natural material.

Hand-made floats can be of different sizes. Large ones are for larger fish, and vice versa. You will need to cut off everything unnecessary from the feather, leaving only its base. As a result, only a light, thin, but at the same time quite strong stick will remain in your hands. Everything unnecessary should also be cut off from its upper side. From below, that is, in the place where the feather should be attached to the skin of the bird, you cannot touch it. Otherwise, the resulting float will constantly get wet. To perform these works, which will allow you to make the main part of the float, you will need a sharp stationery knife. After completion of the work, the product is painted in bright colors, which will allow it to be much more noticeable on the water. It is easier to do this with nail polish that is water-resistant. The cut part of the float provides a fastening for fishing line.

Fishing for crucian carp

This fish is one of the most popular among professionals and beginner fishing enthusiasts, as it lives in almost every body of water. You can ensure yourself a successful time with a fishing rod if you use a few tricks for catching crucian carp.

And you should start with complementary foods. It is worth keeping in mind that crucian carp is very sensitive to odors. That is why he does not always respond to the complementary foods offered by specialized stores. A little trick for anglers when catching crucian carp is to use regular feed, to which pre-ground roasted seeds have been added. This mixture is pre-wetted. This allows it to settle to the bottom of the reservoir. Crucian carp do not bite very actively when using regular dough with grain flour. To correct the situation, you can add a little valerian tincture to complementary foods.

One of the unusual ways to get an excellent catch is to singe the hooves of cattle over a fire. While still smoking, they are thrown into the water, which contributes to an excellent bite.

There are other fishing tricks and homemade products for crucian carp. So, for a good catch, so-called spring nipples are often used. Such tackle is designed for the fact that crucian carp likes to suck food from the bottom into its mouth. That is why hooks are taken on short leashes and then hidden in bait located in feeders made from bottle caps, as well as from wire twisted into a spring with a concave lead plate. During feeding, the crucian carp swallows the bait, and with it the hooks.

In the cold season

There are also winter fishing tricks and homemade products. They make fishing easier and create a certain comfort when a person is in difficult weather conditions. One of the accessories that is not at all difficult to make with your own hands is a gaff. For it you will need a handle from an old umbrella and a sharpened metal rod. You can take an electrode from which the insulating layer has previously been knocked off. One end of such a metal rod should be sharpened and bent into the shape of a hook, and the other should be flattened on an anvil. You will also need a plastic dowel for the hook. It is put on the rod, sliding it to its flattened part. Next, the dowel is inserted into the umbrella tube. It is fixed to it by flattening.

Many fishing tricks and homemade products for winter fishing protect a person with a fishing rod from various kinds of dangers. So, every fisherman moving on ice needs to carry so-called life preservers. These are two wooden handles turned on a lathe, in each of which a sharpened steel pin is fixed using epoxy glue. These parts are connected to each other with a rope, the length of which is 30-50 cm less than the height of the fisherman. “Rescue bags” are worn around the neck. If a fisherman falls through the ice, he must stick the pins into the edge near the water and climb up, standing on the rope as a step.

Many fishing tricks and homemade products, the ideas of which are presented above, have been actively used by anglers in many countries for decades.

The classic type of spinner is the oscillating spinner (oscillator). This spoon imitates a swimming fish and attracts predators.

The behavior of this spinner corresponds to its name; when the fishing line is pulled, the spinner, moving with the flow, creates uniform vibrations in different directions. The spinner shimmers quite brightly and very naturally imitates live fish.

This spoon is divided by size and weight:

• Large size– from 70 to 120 mm in length and weighing up to 40 grams;
• The average size– from 60 to 80 mm in length and weighing up to 22 grams;
• Small– up to 45 mm and weighing no more than 12 grams.

Rotators

The rotating spinner is a younger invention, unlike its predecessor, the spinner (spinner), which it has already overtaken in popularity.

Its popularity can be explained quite simply: it is easy to make at home, and it is versatile - you can use it to catch both predators and peaceful fish.

They do not require special conditions for fishing, they are very light, and the main advantage is acoustics, the sound it creates when moving, attracting the attention of predatory fish even outside the zone of its touch.

Fly spinners or flies

This spoon is small in size and imitates the behavior of a beetle or other insect that has fallen into the water. Peaceful and predatory fish are caught with a fly using a spinning rod. The bait is especially good for catching trout and grayling.

Devons

They belong to the class of rotating spinners. Rotation, which occurs with the help of several blades, and not due to a rotating petal as on (rotators).

Devons are designed for fishing in troubled waters. Excellent for long casting without loss of accuracy.

Making an oscillating spoon

The easiest to manufacture are spinners. Even novice fishermen can make them. The spoon is made from any non-ferrous metal, preferably from sheet copper, aluminum, stainless steel with a thickness of 1 to 3 mm.

On a sheet of metal we draw the outline of our spinner and cut it out with metal scissors. The edges must be processed with a file and sandpaper to a smooth surface.

The surface of the spoon must be sanded to a shine using felt and goy paste.

We drill small holes for the winding ring and tee. The holes also need to be cleaned.

The main thing when making a spinner with your own hands is the color of the spinner itself.

The colors of the spoon affect the catch as well as the design. A silver-colored spinner is always more catchy than any other.

For fishing at depth and in muddy water, spinners with bright green and lemon colors are used. And, on a bright sunny day it is better to fish with a copper spoon.

Feeders (general description)

The simplest feeder is an ordinary mesh bag with holes, at the bottom of which there are heavy stones. Ordinary feeders differ from each other in the number of holes.

For standing water, there are quite a lot of holes in the feeder so that the bait is evenly scattered along the bottom. In reservoirs with fast currents, the holes in the feeder are made an order of magnitude smaller so that the current does not wash out the bait too quickly.

Modern and more complex types include feeder feeders. Such feeders are universal and perform two functions at once (groundbait and bait), which are always nearby.

Making a feeder (feeder)

You can make the simplest feeder yourself. For example, let's take a feeder type feeder in the form of a spring or snare.

The feeder feeder is very popular among fishermen; it gained fame because of its versatility. The uniqueness of this bait is that the hooks are located directly in the bait.

To make it, we need a small piece of wire, preferably made of non-ferrous metal; it is better to use copper.

We twist the wire in a spiral from the center with a constant decrease in the diameter of the ring, four turns in each direction. We fix a steel rod between the two ends inside the spring.

It is recommended to fuse the bottom of the feeder with a small amount of lead to weigh it down so that a small current does not carry the feeder away when the bait dissolves. We install rings at the top and bottom for attaching leashes with hooks.

Floats, principle of operation

All floats have two purposes: the first is to show a bite signal, the second is to hold the hook with bait at the required depth.

Floats have a variety of shapes and colors, depending on the fishing style and weather conditions. The most popular are floats made from cork, feather, foam and kugi.

The popularity of a feather float is due to its noiselessness when casting, which is very important for surface fishing. Without exception, all floats are easy to make at home.

Making a goose feather float

A goose feather float is the simplest and actually works, without any drawbacks in calm water. We choose the smoothest feather and clear it of fluff.

We immerse the thin end in hot water so that it acquires a soft structure. Next, we thread a steel rod with a copper ring at the end.

We wrap the feather tightly with thread from the bottom and glue it with PVA glue. The upper end is painted in a dim color, as this scares away fish when using a float at shallow depths.

Sports fishing mugs

Theoretically, you can catch almost any predator with a circle. This type of fishing is carried out only from a boat and requires great skill in controlling it. Fishing takes place in good calm weather, on water without current.

The best time for fishing is considered to be two periods. The first early summer is the beginning of July, the second period falls in mid-autumn until the beginning of frost.

Making a simple mug

A circle is essentially a floating disk with a diameter of up to 150 mm, which is painted white at the bottom and red at the top. To wind the fishing line along the end of the circle, a circular cut is made.

The cut must be sufficient to wind a fishing line at least 40 meters long. For stability in small waves, shallow notches are made on the top of the hull.

A 20 mm hole is made in the central part of the future tackle to install a mast up to 200 mm in size.

The lower part of the mast is made in the form of a ball, this gives stability to the entire structure.

The mast itself is painted with two contrasting paints, each sector of painting alternates so that the direction of rotation of the circle is visible.

The material for production can be soft wood or hard foam. To make a mast, take birch.

Fishing rods (types, equipment)

There are three main types of fishing rods, float, spinning, and fly. Each species has its own equipment and individual fishing conditions.

Float- the simplest fishing rod, it is not difficult to make it with your own hands. This fishing rod does not even require a reel; a reel for winding the fishing line is completely sufficient in this case.

The fishing rod consists of the following elements:

• Rod;
• Fishing line;
• Float;
• Sinker;
• Leash with hook.

It is better to make a fishing rod from walnut, a goose feather can serve as a float, and a nut can be used instead of a sinker. You will be surprised, but this design will actually work.

Unfortunately, the catch will be small as the fish stocks in our rivers are not as plentiful as they once were.

Fly fishing is an improved float rod that has a reel, bait and a special fishing line.

Fly fishing is mainly used for catching fish in the middle, which feed on midges and beetles and various insects. This method of fishing does not involve the use of a float and sinker.

Spinning- This is the most modern tackle, which uses all available fishing methods. One of the main parts on a spinning rod is the reel; sometimes the price of the reel exceeds the cost of the rod with all the bells and whistles.

The main fishing technique using a spinning rod is to cast bait over long distances.

The spinning rod is made of solid plastic, but there are models made up of several parts. The edges are finished with stainless steel rings.

The spinning rod uses a special handle made of wood, plastic or cork. The length of the handle reaches 70 cm. Spinning is the leader in catching predatory fish such as pike, perch, asp and others.

Equipment for summer fishing

Fishing equipment is divided into categories.

Equipment classification:

• Feeder;
• Donkey;
• Sparkles;
• Fly fishing.

Also, the fishing rod can be equipped directly for the fish being caught.

Equipment for fish:

• Bream;
• Soma;
• Carp;
• Crucian carp.

The production of equipment is carried out by fishermen manually and requires a lot of experience. The future catch depends on the quality of the equipment.

Therefore, fishermen gain experience not only at the reservoir, but also in the manufacture of equipment. Preparatory work before future fishing is an important stage.

Nods (types)

Recently, nods resembling a car spring have appeared on sale. They have proven themselves quite well, but do not forget about the old proven spring.

There are also telescopic and conical nods. By and large, all of these devices are very good for catching the fish for which they are intended. Here the fisherman's skill when fishing with a nod is key.

Making a nod from scrap materials

It’s easy to make a workable nod with your own hands from a stationery clip and a piece of flexible plastic with a tube. To do this, it is necessary to give strength to the plastic; it must be gradually heated from start to finish and cooled instantly.

Then attach a ring to the flexible part using superglue and install a dense base, using a stationery clip on the tip of the rod.

Homemade boats

You can make your own boats from wood, polystyrene foam and aluminum. It’s strange but true that experienced fishermen prefer boats of their own making. Today, making boats with your own hands is almost equal to buying a new finished boat.

The most popular materials for boat production are plywood and planed boards made from certain types of wood.

In order to make a boat of very decent quality, which in its performance is not inferior to its industrial counterparts, it is enough to use bakelized plywood and use modern protective materials.

Boats made from plywood are in no way inferior in strength even to aluminum. They are much lighter than plastic ones and much more reliable than boats made of PVC.

Fishing knots (categories and compatibility)

To successfully prepare equipment, a fisherman must be able to tie fishing knots.

There are a large number of them in fishing and for convenience we will divide them according to their purpose into several categories:

• Knots used for tying hooks and bait;
• Loop knot;
• Knots for fastening fishing line to fishing rod and reel;
• Line tying knot;

You should also remember that not every knot will fit every fishing line. Knots can be quite reliable for one type of fishing line and completely poorly held for another.

The knots are divided according to the type of fishing line; braided fishing line has its own patterns; monofilament is suitable for almost all simple lacing knots. On fluorocarbon fishing line, you can use more cunning and complex weaving.

Production of mesh fabric. How to knit a net?

The vast majority of fishing nets are made from threads, these parts are called del. With the advent of modern materials, Delhi is made from nylon thread, nylon and other synthetic materials.

Synthetics are much stronger than any thread and have a long shelf life for the material.

To give the shape and size of the net, its beginning is tied to a rope. This process is called planting.

You need to know how to knit nets so that you can easily repair the projectile.

To knit a net, a shuttle (needle) is used, on which the corresponding thread is wound in a special way.

The cords and ropes stretched for work are marked at the required intervals. And they plant according to the marks, in a certain area of ​​Delhi.

All manufactured nets are equipped with woven floats and sinkers. Floats are made mainly from steamed birch bark. Foam floats are usually reinforced with special putty.

Any heavy material can be used as a sinker, as long as its edges are neatly rounded.

Homemade spray for summer fishing

Manufactured from simple ingredients

The simplest and most effective spray for fishing is a mixture of vanilla and water. To do this, you need to bring water to a boil and add powdered vanilla to it, cool and pour into a spray bottle.

Barberry sprays have a good effect on roaches and are not produced industrially. Barberry extract can be bought at a pharmacy, diluted with water and added to bait.

The most successful dip for crucian carp is a combination of sunflower oil and garlic. But this additive should be used exclusively on crucian carp; garlic repels other fish.

For successful fishing, you can experiment with fruit syrup compounds and find your own recipe.

To do this, you need to buy fruit syrup from strawberries, cherries, raspberries, currants and combine them in proportions as you wish. Who knows, maybe your recipe will yield the best fish hunt.

Fishing has long ceased to be a simple entertainment and hobby; for many men, this is the time when they can relax, take a break from problems and focus on a complex but interesting process, and homemade fishing tools for summer fishing will help with this. Therefore, there are a great many ways to fish, as well as varieties of fishing tackle, everyone selects them to suit their own needs, and some even create several home-made fishing products for summer fishing. This could be a simple hand-made wooden stick with fishing line and worms, or a high-tech novelty, complemented by your own spinners and modern baits for predatory fish.

And it doesn’t matter how you prefer to fish: the old fashioned way or using modern gadgets - a homemade fishing device for summer fishing will help you adjust a ready-made device to your requirements. Since ancient times, fishermen had to make everything themselves, and even in the modern world, many experienced people prefer to rely on equipment they created themselves, which will never fail, unlike purchased ones.

This practice is common because factory production is set up to create crafts that will suit as many situations as possible, and with rare exceptions they do not take into account many details.

So, what can you do yourself to make summer fishing easier if you are new to this activity?

• a spoon is one of the most necessary things when fishing on a river;
• feeder - helps you not to bother with additional feeding;
• A float is the main gear that will help you understand whether the fish has eaten the bait along with the hook. Some experienced fishermen prefer to get rid of floats and follow the movement of the line, but this requires many years of training and not everyone can master this style;
• mugs or otherwise called zherlitsy;
• fishing rods are the main component, and with proper skill you can make your own fishing rod. They also have many varieties;
• equipment - various additions to the fishing rod that simplify fishing and change it to suit the needs of the environment;
• nods - help to more accurately recognize the catch;
• homemade boats - their creation requires experience in woodworking and carpentry, but they can also be made from polymers.

With rare exceptions, almost all fishing homemade products fall under this type, and if you miss fishing rods and boats that are difficult to implement, then you can make most of the other gear yourself.

A very common and indispensable equipment when hunting predatory fish:

1. Thanks to vibrations due to the flow of the river or the movement of the fishing rod, it allows you to imitate fish or other small animals.
2. Easy to make and use.

It is most convenient to use them in conjunction with a spinning rod, and these are the simplest fishing homemade products that anyone can do. In order to make homemade spinners, it is enough to make “petals”, which are cut out of metal according to pre-marked templates. After that, several holes are drilled in such a part, and it itself is bent at a right angle so that the first and second holes are on the same straight line. Next, this entire structure is secured to the main fishing line in a simple way.
You can experiment with templates from the Internet or create your own, but to make the work easier, it is better to use ductile metals that are not subject to rapid oxidation.

Float

It is impossible to imagine modern fishing without a float; it has become a kind of symbol of fishing and is displayed on signs in specialized stores.

• hook support at a given depth;
• bite signal.

In reality, everything is completely different, and, depending on modifications, this simple equipment can perform dozens of different functions. If we talk about the design, then it is a simple “stick” attached to a fishing line, the lower part of which is in the water, and the upper part is above it and should record the movements of the hook. This base can be supplemented in a variety of ways, as evidenced by the many varieties of floats, and each fits its own individual situation, performing specific tasks.
Creating a float at home is accessible to anyone, because its main characteristic is its density is lower than that of water. Therefore, for the base, you can use any container with air that will allow the homemade product to float, so that it does not turn over from side to side, you need to install a keel or weight on one side, in simple terms. Attach a signal antenna on top, which should be drawn out in advance. Next, all that remains is to find a metal ring or rubber band that will allow you to attach it all to the fishing line and your homemade float is ready!

Experiment with shapes and materials, but always take into account the Archimedean force, which must exceed the attraction of the hook with bait, and you can equalize it thanks to weights.