Experienced anglers-spinningists for catching predatory fish use various adaptations, invented by Americans. One of the most popular is the Texas rig, which was first used in the US state of the same name. On the territory of our country in the season of open water it is well-caught perch, pike perch, pike. Texas accessories are universal. It almost never gets hooked on seaweed and driftwood.
The device of the Texas rigging
This device for fishing is very simple. Its components: sinker (usually in the form of a bullet), a hook offset, silicone bait, beads. Thanks to its device, the Texas rig is very reliable, as it is very difficult to lose even in heavily overgrown waters. This is due to the streamlined shape of the sinker, as well as the presence of beads between it and the hook. Despite the fact that there are many ready-made rigs of this type on sale, they can be made on their own. The sinker is made of steel, lead, brass. The bait can be a variety of shapes and colors. Most often these are "worms" "vibrotails", rounded "twisters". The size of the bait depends on the activity of the fish. With good biting, you can use the largest ones, and with a bad bite you can use smaller ones. The color of the bait is determined by the features of the pond and the type of fish.
Beads (one or two), located between the hook and sinker, play an important role. So, when jerking they hit metal, and the sounds they produce attract fish. When the Texas rig is made, the beads are strung directly onto the main line, after which the offset hook is tied to it and the bait is attached. Beads are made of special plastic, which produces a very fishy sound.
Catching on Texas rigging
This device is used for catching predatory fish in thickets of grass and water lilies, buckwheat, algae. The principle of fishing is very simple. After casting the tackle, raise the rod so that the bait falls to the bottom of the reservoir vertically, and the angler can control the line. Then the rod is lowered and a lift is made. The angle under which the rod is placed is set to "1 hour" (the reference point on the dial), then it is returned to "3 hours". The above described fishing technique is considered the main one. Still it is possible to make wiring more aggressively, by sharp jerks, lifting a bait, and then lowering it on a bottom.
Catching pike
Fishermen know that predatory fish often hide in thickets and stumpy. Homemade Texas rigging for pike fishing is an excellent alternative to other fishing gear. For catching large specimens, experienced anglers mount the sinker on a metal leash (for example, from a guitar string of 0.013-0.014 inches). It should be in front of the bait for 20-30 cm. Although this somewhat complicates the design, this action increases the tackle. For catching a pike, you can use silicone baits YUM and loops to assemble the RAPALA tool. You should carefully select the hooks. They must be very strong. The rigging is attached to the main line without carabiners or fasteners, as they often serve as the reason for the descent of large fish. Pikes prefer ribbed and voluminous baits, for example, two-tailed twisters. This fish is perfectly caught when posting sharp jerks with long stops, when the Texas rig is very slowly sinking to the bottom.