Winter fishing tackle, what are they?

If with the onset of fall did not have time to update fishing equipment from last season or go fishing in the cold season for the first time, you will need various goods for winter fishing. The necessary kit includes an ice drill, a rod, tackle, a box and much more. Let's consider the main elements of the equipment.

Rods for winter fishing

The choice of a fishing rod depends on the terrain, the type of fish and the presence of ice. Distinguish such types of fishing rods:

• bottom - if there is no ice;
• spinning - better before the formation of ice;
• fishing rod - a design with installation on the ice or in a hole, with a reel;
• float box - small lightweight, simple under baits, mormyshki, trolling or balancers.

Winter reels

Winter reels are selected in the first place, based on the rod and water body. Also important is the fishing technique.

Types of reels

• If you plan to fish under the ice, you need a reel without mechanical elements;
• for baited trollers choose a non-inertial reel;
• on trophy fish specimens and for fishing at depths need multiplier reels;
• in places with open water on small baits work well fly fishing reels.

Features of reels for winter fishing

• weight - no more than 200 g;
• friction brake;
• gear ratio - up to 4.5 revolutions;
• spacious reel, as most often fishing at depth;
• smooth braking;
• durability and frost resistance of the body and internal parts;
• handle with an adjustable stroke and a warm grip.

Bite indicators

In the cold season, the usual float is rarely used as a peck indicator, it is mainly immersed in water. More often used are devices that signal the pecking of fish by movement.

How to choose a pecking indicator

• By material, the most popular will be lavsan and metal products;
• by hardness for standing water and small fish need softer indicators, and on the current and for catching large fish take hard models;
• the design of the nibble indicator is straight for large amplitudes, for increasing sensitivity - a lateral nibble indicator;
• it is chosen under the features of the fishing rod and its attachment to it.

Winter fishing line

Winter fishing line is chosen taking into account the rod, size and activity of fish. Take into account several factors.

Seasonal features

• Take a fishing line that is maximally invisible in clear water;
• type of product with the lowest freezing factor - monofilament or fluorocarbon;
• the fishing line has high breaking properties and frost resistance;
• it is soft and elastic enough;
• cross-section - for perch 0,8-0,12 mm, bream with pikeperch 0,14-0,18 mm, large predators - 0,18-0,22 and up to 0,5 mm;
• length - from the depth of immersion - up to 15-35 m.

Hooks for winter fishing

To withstand the grip of the predator, which is usually fished for, hooks must be strong and sharp. Single and treble hooks with an extended forend are considered seasonal. The size parameter depends on the expected catch.

Lures for fishing

Winter baits are considered to be tiners, rattlins, live bait. Design, size and color are selected for the predator and the tool. Edible imitations of baits made of silicone or rubber can also become useful fishing. But they spoil from frost and do not always withstand cold weather conditions. Therefore, they need to be properly stored, preferably in a warm place up to the attachment to the tackle.

Bottom line:

Choosing goods for winter fishing, you need to take into account weather conditions, current, type and size of fish, your own fishing technique. Fishing rods should be small and light, reels simple, line transparent and strong, and hooks tenacious and reliable.