About how to choose a feeder rod

Feeding is becoming more popular in our country. Many fishermen have already understood all the advantages and positive aspects of this English method of fishing.

Many novice anglers have a number of questions about how to choose a feeder rod. We will try to understand the main points when buying and choosing this fishing accessory.

First, you need to define what it is. Feeder is a tackle that serves to catch bottom fish. It consists of a rod, a coil, a fishing line or cord, a leash with hooks of a special feeder.

The length of these rods can be from 3,4 to 4,6 m. They consist of three parts. Plus a vertex (they can be from 3 to 5). The main parameter of choosing the length of the rod is the width of the river and the nature of the place of fishing. The most used rod length is 3.6 and 3.9 m. The tops are placed in a special tube. The tube and the components of the rod are in a special case.

It should be noted that long rods are easier to manage tackle when fishing, and it is also more convenient to perform long casts. It is more convenient to cast shorter ones when there are many trees on the shore. Therefore, asking yourself the question of how to choose a feeder rod, carefully read the conditions of fishing to choose its optimal length.

Tops Different colors that come with the feeder, have a different degree of rigidity. It is indicated in the form of notation-M, L, S. LM, etc. If the vertices are not marked, then there is an easy way to determine their stiffness - take them by the tips and clamp them with two fingers, and then hold it in a hanging position. The vertex that curves below all will be the softest, then determine the stiffness of the other vertices further in the degree of bending. The softest is the most sensitive, and the toughest is used in strong winds and currents. The more replaceable vertices in the set, the better.

The feeder test is one of the main parameters of the rod. It determines the maximum possible weight of the feeder with a bait, which can be used for casting. Its value is displayed on the rod form. According to the test, the rods are divided into three main categories: "Light", "Medium", "Heavy". There are still intermediate categories (light-medium or medium-heavy, for example). For the rod, the maximum test does not exceed 60 grams. For mediums - 110, for heavy weight can reach 180 grams.

For the beginner, the most optimal choice is the medium grade rod. It allows catching in quite a variety of water bodies (both without current, and with medium and small water). With such a rod, you will quickly master the technique of catching a feeder. They can be applied on small and medium rivers and lakes. If the rod is high-quality, then casts of 50-60 m (if you need them) you can do without problems.

How to choose a feeder rod, you can tell the store's sellers if they have a sufficient knowledge base for this. Ask them to show the main details of the fishing rod - rings, reel holders and joints. All these elements should not have visible defects. The more rings on the letterhead, the more evenly the load is distributed on the feeder. The rod feeder should be as light as a cane. Hold it, bite it - it should lie well in your hand. Remember that on fishing it is often necessary to make casts (this is not a donka, which can be restarted once per hour). You can buy a feeder rod in numerous fishing shops, or order online.

On how to choose a feeder rod, you can learn from the seminars and master classes on feeder fishing currently held. Even if you can not get there, you can study the records of these events. Do not be lazy, look at them. There you can hear a lot of useful advice from professionals and athletes-fenderists.