Many anglers have caught their first trophy using a fly rod. This fishing method is very exciting and requires high concentration and silence. The possibility of such tackle has a low reach area, unlike a feeder or donkey. The baited hook is located just a few meters from the fisherman, which forces him to be quiet without making unnecessary noise. As a result, fishing with a fly rod allows you to catch a trophy only if you have the appropriate experience, which makes it doubly desirable. This gear requires a quick reaction to hook and if slow it leads to the loss of the bait.

In terms of waste, the fly rod equipment is considered the most economical. In order to assemble it you will need a minimum set of accessories:

• rod;
• connector;
• fishing line;
• float;
• sinkers;
• hook.

This type of gear is the most ancient. Fishing with a fly rod is familiar to most anglers since childhood. Previously, hazel or bamboo was used as a fishing rod. These materials are quite strong and flexible. If they are not dried out, then even a large fish cannot break the rod. The disadvantage is that this fly rod is too heavy. It has a limited length and often becomes bent during storage.

Now fishing stores offer a wide range of fishing rods of much higher quality than hazel or bamboo. They are a telescopic blank without rings, made of fiberglass or carbon fiber. This rod is light, it does not swell when wet and has a perfectly even shape.

Various manufacturers offer blanks whose length ranges from 3 to 11 m. Naturally, longer models will allow you to cast bait further, but they are also heavier. If the fishing point is only 5-7 m from the shore, then a rod of maximum length will not be suitable. Even if you cast the float so close, there will be several meters of weakened fishing line left. As a result of sagging when biting, it will take too long for the tension and hook to occur.

Photo 1. Modern fly rod.

To solve this problem, you need to place the form on a support at an upward angle. This will create additional tension, but in windy weather it will be a completely inconvenient method. It is optimal to use rods 5-6 m long, which have average performance and are suitable for most fishing conditions.

Connector installation

Rigging a fly rod takes minimal time. The rod is transported folded without fishing line. The main line is attached to the fly rod using a connector. It is a miniature attachment at the end of the form. It is attached with glue and has a special groove into which a ring or loop is inserted, tied to the main fishing line.

Such tying to a loop will allow you to install the equipment, which is stored on a special reel, in just a few seconds. The fasteners made are very reliable and, in the event of a break, allow for quick replacement with a spare set of gear. In addition, you can easily change equipment depending on conditions. For windy weather, choose an option with a large float and a heavy load, and if large fish bite, then give preference to a set with a thick fishing line.

If the connector on the fly rod is not secured, then you need to put it on yourself. To do this, first drop a little glue onto the tip of the form. This precaution will be an additional guarantee that the trophy will not go away along with the fishing line. While the pouring is taking place, you can simultaneously make removable equipment.

Photo 2. The loop clings to the connector.

Equipment assembly

The gear used for a regular fly fishing rod is inexpensive, so if the object being fished is small, then you should give preference to a fishing line of 0.2 mm or thinner. Braided line is used for trophy fish only. To begin with, take the fishing line for the fly fishing rod, onto which the float is installed, without cutting it off from the reel. It needs to be placed so that the tip points towards the coil. The float for the fly fishing rod is taken as usual for blind equipment. Its load is selected depending on the size of the rod. If it is long, the cast will be long and a lot of weight is needed to cover the distance.

Then the leash is tied using a loop or knot. It is best not to use additional conspicuous accessories such as stoppers, swivels or carabiners. After this, you should take the hook and tie it to the leash with a standard knot. In order for the loops to tighten securely, it is recommended to wet the fishing line. The leash should be short and not exceed 15-30 cm in length and 0.12 mm in thickness.

Photo 3. Set of floats and sinkers.

All that remains is to select the weight for the float. It’s very good if you have a set of pellets of a fixed weight, then you can attach them to the junction of the main fishing line and the leash. Their weight must correspond to that indicated on the float body. This will make the tackle as sensitive as possible and will allow you to notice the bite of even cautious fish.

In fact, everything is ready, but the assembled equipment is still wound on the reel. It is necessary to unfold the rod and fix the hook at the bottom of its base. After unwinding the coil towards the tip, cut off the required length. All that remains is to make a loop on the fishing line and attach it to the connector.

Preparing spare equipment

Since deciding how to attach the fishing line to the fly rod does not take much time, you can prepare several sets of spare equipment. This will solve a number of problems:

• restore a fishing rod if it breaks;
• change the thickness of the fishing line;
• switch to a heavier or lighter float;
• use another hook without having to re-tie it.

Having even one fishing rod, you can prepare it for a wide variety of fishing conditions. First of all, to equip a fly fishing rod, you should take care of the standard equipment described above. But a stronger version is also useful for trophy fish. It often happens that in the feeding area, instead of the usual crucian carp, large carp begin to bite. Naturally, a 0.2 mm fishing line cannot cope with them. In this case, it would be useful to have an assembly option based on a thicker fishing line or cord.

Photo 4. Spare equipment.

If the biting activity leaves much to be desired, then you can use the option with a small and inconspicuous hook. The fish are unlikely to feel it, so they will become interested with less fear. When, on the contrary, small fish are actively biting, then equipment with a large hook will weed them out. When fishing with a fly rod, it is very easy to experiment, because it is very easy to secure the line using the connector. The presence of several reels, with different options for collecting equipment wound on them, will increase the chances of a successful fishing outcome.

Choosing bait when fishing with a fly rod

Most anglers know almost everything about fly fishing, because it was with this method that they began their hobby. Knowing how to tie a fishing line and select gear does not guarantee a catch. The next component of success lies in the choice of bait. In this capacity you can use:

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In such places, bites occur most often, but since the hook is located close to obstacles, snags often occur. It is not always possible to get rid of them from the shore and a break occurs. In this case, a spare set attached to the reel will allow you to resume fishing in just a few minutes. When caught, fishermen often use a trick and remove the loop of the main line from the connector until it breaks. Having secured it on the shore, they continue fishing with spare equipment.

At the end of fishing, you can go into the water or swim up on a boat to release the hook, thereby saving the equipment. In this case, the fact that the fish will be scared away no longer matters, because there will no longer be a need to catch it. It often turns out that the same trophy that dragged the tackle into the obstacle was sitting on the hook all this time.

You can fish in different ways: some prefer active fishing with a spinning rod, others prefer to wait for a bite on the feeder. But for almost all avid fishermen, the first memories of this process are associated with a fly rod, which sometimes they themselves did not equip. These days, not everyone knows how to tie a fishing line to a fishing rod without rings firmly and reliably, but the secret is simple. A visit to a fishing tackle store with a good consultant will solve all problems, in addition, it is advisable to have some basic knowledge about such equipment.

To rig, you first need to choose the rod itself. This issue should be taken seriously; the productivity of the fishing process will largely depend on this.

The fly rod is a blank, without rings on the knees and a reel seat. The name comes from the word “wave”; this is exactly the action a fisherman performs in order to cast the finished equipment.

The length of the rods varies, and the casting distance of the equipment depends on it. This type is chosen for short and medium distances; long-distance casting will not be possible.

Important! You won’t be able to throw the rig far with a short blank.

Fishing rods of this type have sizes from 3 to 11 meters, their use is adjusted according to the fishing location. In a familiar body of water it will be easy for you to find your way; in an unfamiliar place you will have to try the entire arsenal of fishing rods and choose the most suitable one. Usually, every real fisherman usually has several forms of different lengths with selected equipment.

Flying rods are made:

1. Made from fiberglass.
2. Made from carbon fiber.
3. Composite materials.

The lightest will be a carbon blank, but it must be protected from impacts. Test values ​​are usually 5-25 g, which allows the use of the lightest floats in the equipment.

Fiberglass fishing rods will be heavier than carbon ones, but the price will be lower. Usually their test indicator is 10-30, here you can use heavier floats and thicker fishing lines.

Composite materials allowed manufacturers to combine the relatively low weight of the form and fairly powerful performance when retrieving the catch. It can be equipped with both a sensitive goose feather and heavier “bombs”.

Advice! When choosing a fly-type rod, it is better to give preference to one that has a minimum number of elbows.

What is a connector?

We decided on the rod, took the floats, and got the fishing line too. You can start equipping. How to secure the fishing line on such a form? Especially for such fishing rods, special devices have recently begun to be produced, with which you can tie a fishing line of the required length. It's called a connector; it is attached to the very top of the whip using waterproof glue.

Photo 1. External type connectors.

The fishing connector is:

• external, it is selected according to the external diameter of the tip;
• internal, it is only suitable for hollow whips.

Both species have approximately identical structure. The attachment to the tip consists of two parts, one of which has a loop-shaped end, the second serves as a lock for it. Connectors are made of plastic or metal.

The metal one will be more reliable; when outputting even large specimens, it will hold securely on the tip and will not break, but it will also add weight to the form. If you use stands, then these are trifles, but holding such a rod in your hands all the time, even a carbon one, will be a bit difficult.

Plastic connectors are the most common. They are light, quite durable, and their cost is not high. But the service life is much shorter than that of metal products.

How to choose?

Manufacturers usually equip expensive branded fishing rods with such an attachment right away. Simpler forms come with either a rope on a whip or a metal ring. There are models without such conveniences; it is best to immediately select a connector for them. A salesperson in the fishing department, even with little experience, can easily cope with this task.

• When purchasing a product, whether made of metal or plastic, be sure to pay attention to its appearance. The connector lock should not move easily; a slight force must be applied to move it.
• The nozzle must be smooth, without burrs or defects, otherwise the line on it will fray very quickly.
• If possible, test the strength of the purchased product; it should not break under light pressure.

Advice ! When choosing a connector, it is better to give preference to more expensive models.

The external and internal nozzles have a wide range of seat sizes; of course, you can select them “by eye,” but it’s better not to. Ideally, it is better to take the whip itself with you and select the connector exactly to size.

Advice! The bait should fit tightly on or into the rod tip.

We secure the fishing line

For complete preparation, it is necessary to secure the fishing line, because without it fishing is impossible.

• At one end of the fishing line we make a loop and tighten it, but not to the point of a knot. At the second end we knit a leash, a hook, and don’t forget about the float and sinkers.
• Open the connector lock and insert the loop into the hook.
• We tighten the loop and secure everything with a lock.

Done, you can throw the tackle.

Photo 2. Closed connector.

Other methods of attaching fishing line

In addition to the connector, the fishing line can be tied to the tip, if there is no ring on it, in other ways. Many fishermen have their own favorite method of such fastening.

1. You can make a fishing line connector. To do this, use a piece of thick fishing line, which is wound tightly around the tip. At the end, a small loop is made, which is additionally secured with wire or epoxy glue.
2. There is a method using a pass ring. For it we also need fishing line. A small amount of it is wound around the top of the whip, a loop of about 3 cm is made, into which a ceramic ring is inserted.

Photo 3. Attaching the ring with a silicone tube to glue.

Advice! You can simply tie a small pass-through ring on the foot to the whip with a strong nylon thread. To be on the safe side, apply quick-drying glue to the joint.

These options have stood the test of time with many experienced fishermen, but this does not mean that modern connectors will be inferior in quality.

Despite the fact that fishing methods such as feeder, spinning and even fly fishing are becoming increasingly popular among anglers, under no circumstances should you put away a regular fly-float fishing rod. On a small river, in a calm bay or from a boat in reed thickets, it remains indispensable. Even a beginner can equip it in a few minutes. The only thing that can cause difficulty is how to properly tie the fishing line to the fishing rod so that it holds firmly and allows you to bring out even large fish.

Binding methods

In specialized stores, the selection of fly rods is very large. They differ in size and in the material from which they are made. The pricing policy is also quite different. Branded carbon poles are quite expensive, but it’s not difficult to find Chinese ones. They are, of course, inferior in quality, but they will last a couple of seasons, and with proper care, even more.

Here I would like to immediately clarify one nuance. Even if a Chinese fishing rod is equipped with a fastening for a fishing line of any device, it is better to play it safe and glue it yourself or remove it altogether, find out how to tie a fishing line to a fishing rod and do it yourself.

There are several ways, and the most common of them are:

• Two cambrics.
• Braided loop.
• Lace.
• Safety pin.

From the names it is clear what the main part is needed for this.

Two cambrics

Performed in the following sequence:

• Two cambrics are selected in such a way that they move along the whip with force.
• The main line of the required length is threaded through both cambrics.
• The end of the fishing line is tied in such a way that the outer cambric is in the loop.
• The cambric with a loop is put on the whip and moved 10-15 cm from the tip. The second remains freely hanging on the fishing line for now.
• The fishing line is wound around the free end of the whip. The number of turns is not very important, but not less than 10.
• The line is secured to the tip of the rod with a second cambric.

It is better to change cambrics before each fishing trip

The method is not complicated. Attaching a fishing line to a fly rod with it is not difficult. However, it has one drawback. Over time, the cambric or even both will begin to fray. Therefore, before each fishing trip, it would be a good idea to check their integrity.

Another very simple and common way to tie a fishing line to a fishing rod

• A piece of thick fishing line 8-10 cm long is folded in half and applied to the tip of the rod so that the loop sticks out 2-3 cm.
• The fishing line should be attached to the whip using a nylon thread, winding along the entire length of the ends. The first pass is rough; its task is only to secure the ends of the fishing line. The second is wound more carefully and accurately - turn to turn.
• The entire winding is impregnated with quick-drying, moisture-resistant glue.
• You can tie the loop and the main line in any convenient way.

The ends of the thread need to be glued very carefully

The disadvantages of this method are that untying the main line from the loop is quite problematic - it’s easier to cut it off. And this will gradually reduce the length of the entire tackle.

The difference from the previous method of tying fishing line to a fishing rod without rings is that instead of a piece of regular fishing line, braid is used. But that is not all. The loop is not installed higher than the tip, but, on the contrary, a few centimeters lower. This is done in order to ensure quick replacement of the main line.

Despite the apparent fragility of the connection, spontaneous unraveling is excluded

This is done as follows:

• A loop is knitted at the end of the main line.
• This loop is inserted into the braided loop attached to the rod.
• The loop of the main line is placed on the tip of the whip.

The tackle is attached and changed in a few seconds, which is sometimes very important when the bite is active.

When using this method of attaching a fishing line to a fishing rod, be sure to take into account that the elastic band must be taken with a fabric braid. For example, from the hood. The line will simply cut any other rubber band.

• The length of the elastic should be 15-20 cm.
• One end of the elastic band is wound to the rod using nylon thread.
• The winding is impregnated with waterproof glue.
• At the free end you need to tie a knot 8-10 cm from the tip of the whip.
• The main line is tied below the knot using the noose method so that it can be easily removed.

A noose made from a thick fishing line can spontaneously come undone

Another nuance that should be taken into account with this method. It is not designed for fishing lines thicker than 0.2. If the tension is not constant, the noose will unravel on its own. But by and large this is not required. The rubber cushions well when jerking even a trophy specimen.

Lace

The method is completely similar to the previous one, only instead of an elastic band, a hollow fabric cord in the form of a braid is taken, which is put on the tip of the rod and soaked in glue. In both cases, there is a similar drawback: the braid on both the cord and the elastic gets frayed with fishing line over time, and this must be carefully monitored, otherwise at the most crucial moment all the tackle will fly into the pond along with the trophy.

Safety pin

This method also involves a quick change of the main line.

• A safety pin with a ring is tied to the rod so that only the ring sticks out.
• Wrapping with nylon thread is done only up to half of the pin, leaving the tip free.
• Impregnated with glue.
• The loop at the end of the main line is passed through the ring of the pin and put on its free sharp end.

The pin should have a ring, not a ball.

The only downside is that the pin may rust over time, but replacing it is not difficult.

This small and very inexpensive device can be used with any fishing rod, the main thing is to accurately select it according to the thickness of the whip. When choosing a connector, you should consider what type of connector you will need: an external one, which is put on the tip of the rod, or an internal one, which is inserted into a hollow whip. In both cases, no matter how tightly it is put on, it wouldn’t hurt to add a drop of quick-drying glue.

Before casting, be sure to close the connector lock.

The second necessary condition when purchasing a connector is to carefully inspect it for unevenness, burrs, cracks and other defects. You can also squeeze it forcefully between your fingers to determine its fragility.

It’s better to choose a connector in a store, having with you the rod to which it will be attached, and try putting it on the whip right there. This will help you choose the size more accurately.

The fishing line is attached and removed from the connector using a special lock. When moved down, it opens a slot where the loop of the main line is inserted. In the closed position it prevents the loop from falling off.

If you purchased a steel connector, you will have to use fishing rod stands. Attaching it is no different, but even such a small weight on the tip of a 10-11-meter rod will very quickly make itself felt.

You can choose the method of attaching the fishing line to the fly-float rod at home. However, all of the methods described above are quite feasible right on the reservoir, if certain components are present. After this, all that remains is to hang a float on the fishing line, if you need to attach a leash with a hook, or just a hook, feed a promising place and enjoy fishing.

Fishing with a float rod is the most common fishing method, and probably the simplest. Moreover, using a light fly rod, even with a minimum of skills and knowledge, you can have a good catch. After all, nothing special is required in this case, just understand the basics of fishing - that’s all.

Types of float rods

1. A fly fishing rod is a fishing rod 4–7 meters long, without a reel or with its small analogue - a drum for storing fishing line. Such equipment must be thrown into the reservoir with a slight wave of the hand.
2. A match fishing rod is a rod 4–7 meters long, but it must have a spinning reel. After all, in this case it is assumed to perform a long cast. You can use both blind and sliding equipment.
3. Plug fishing method involves the use of a particularly long rod called a plug. After all, when assembled, this equipment can have 12-18 meters. In order to deliver the bait directly to the fishing spot, you will need to completely unfold the gear and provide support for it in the form of a special stand.

The principle of fishing with float gear

Immediately before fishing, it is necessary to point-feed the selected place. Moreover, it is advisable to throw bait in the form of medium-sized balls.

Next, you need to set the distance from the float to the hook, commensurate with the depth of the chosen fishing spot. And only then can you start fishing. Most fish bite from the bottom of the reservoir, and not in the water column or on top. Although small species of fish, such as bleak, verkhovka and sometimes even chub, get food from the surface.

Choosing a fly rod

Today, the range of fly fishing rods is simply colossal, which greatly complicates the process of choosing them. The pricing policy for this type of equipment depends on many factors and also has a wide range. For example, a budget fishing rod can cost you literally five dollars. Whereas a branded model will cost 400 conventional units. That is why, to choose the right fly fishing rod, you need to determine its characteristics.

What is a fly rod made of?

• A fiberglass fishing rod has a reasonable price, but its weight will be significant, and the rod itself is too soft. Although you won’t have to put any special care and concern into its maintenance;
• A carbon fiber rod is the opposite of the previous type of equipment. And this is typical not only for its cost, but also for its quality. This model is light in weight and has good rigidity, but the price for such pleasure is not small. Not every person can afford this type of equipment;
• A fishing rod made of composite is the best option for beginners. After all, in this case you will get average technical characteristics for little money.

Attaching the fishing line to the float fly rod

There are two ways to attach monofilament to a float rod:

• the rod has rings. To do this, you will need to attach a reel to the fishing rod. Carefully winding the monofilament around it, it is recommended to insert the fishing line into it, starting from the nearby ring. In this case, the last one should be the smallest ring on the tip of the rod;
• There are no rings, but instead there is a special mount fixed with superglue. At the end of the main fishing line, a loop is created using the figure-eight knot method. In the future, it is put directly on the mount and closed with a special stopper.

Fishing rod rig

In the case when you decide to use a fishing rod without rings, it is necessary that the length of the fishing line be equal to the length of the fishing rod. A maximum superiority of no more than half a meter is allowed. Only this amount of monofilament will make it possible to cast easily and pull out the catch comfortably.

Video showing the process of organizing the equipment of a float rod:

Choosing a float

The float is used to signal a bite, so its choice must be taken with full responsibility. First, you need to decide on the depth of the fishing spot. So:* a depth of up to one meter requires a float with a carrying capacity of up to 1 g;

• depth 1-3 m – from 1 to 2.5 g;
• depth more than three meters - float 3-5 g.

If the body of water has a strong current, then it is necessary to use special floats for fishing in the current.

There is also a very interesting type of float equipment -. To fish with it, you usually use a rod with an inertia-free reel for long casts or, in extreme cases, a regular inertial reel with a drum.

Line and leash

The leash for the float type of equipment is itself a controversial point. Indeed, in this case, the gear is at the same time distinguished by its subtlety and invisibility, and clutter with bridles and loops. The leash is made on the basis of a thinner fishing line than the main monofilament for the reel. Its length will directly affect the quality of the bite:

• A short leader is the most sensitive and will allow you to see every touch the fish makes to the bait. Although in this case there is no need to rush, because you can catch the catch earlier than it would have to be done;
• a long leash may not allow you to feel the bite at all, and therefore the fish will be able to swallow your bait and go free swimming.

• fishing conditions;
• parameters of the fishing line itself and its properties;
• elements that make up the rod itself.

Correct loading

In order to produce the correct sensitive load, it is recommended that you secure a medium lead pellet under the float, carefully clamping it all with pliers. Throw the rig into the water. In the case when the body of the float is slightly visible, it is recommended to add more weight. In this case, be sure to make sure that the minimum depth is set. After all, in this case the weights should be suspended, and not lie at the bottom of the reservoir.

It is necessary to add lead darts until the surface of the reservoir looks out only the tip of the float. Only in this case will you achieve good sensitivity. But if fishing is in strong winds, you can allow some part of the float’s body to be visible. This way, you can eliminate the visual illusion as the float passes through the waves.

Hooks

Experts recommend choosing hooks depending on the desired catch and the size of the bait. You need to take a moment to imagine what kind of mouth your fish has, and whether it can calmly swallow such a hook. On the other hand, an excessively small hook will also become a hindrance. Because in this case there will be a lot of idle bites. After all, the fish will not be hooked and will get off the hook. Therefore, you can say goodbye to your trophy.

Conclusion

It is necessary to select equipment with special responsibility. At the same time, you should try to increase the sensitivity of the gear. It is best to take a rod that is light and comfortable so that you don’t feel any discomfort during the casting process. After all, when fishing you only need to have fun, and not suffer with gear.

Have a nice bite and good fishing!

We need to equip it. Installation of the fly rig includes selecting and attaching the connector to the rod, selecting and installing the fishing line to the connector itself, selecting a float and loading it, and installing a leash with a hook.

A fly rod is a fishing rod without rings and a reel seat; as a result, for fly fishing, blind equipment of a fixed length is used ( the length of the rig is limited by the length of the rod). That is, if you have a blank 7 meters long, then we take a fishing line 6.5 m long (from the beginning of the fishing line to the hook) and attach it to the tip of the rod using a connector and we get that our working length will be 13.5 m (7+6.5).

If the depth at your fishing point is 2 m, then the casting distance will be 11 m (we subtract 2 meters from the working length for the depth and another 0.5 meter for the fact that we will not stand at the water’s edge, but will be at a certain distance) .

The advantage of this tackle is that every time we cast it, we will throw it exactly 11 m, and this is very important, because thanks to such casting accuracy, we will be able to get clearly into the fed area, thanks to which we can concentrate the bait at one point without spraying it over a large radius, as a result, the fish in this place will take it much bolder and more confidently.

Selecting a connector and shock absorber for mounting flywheel equipment

The connector is a kind of fastener that serves to attach the fishing line to the rod, thanks to it, you can quickly change the equipment. The connector is attached to the tip of the form. High-quality fishing rods are often already equipped with connectors; for simpler fishing rods, you can buy them or make them yourself. The simplest version of a homemade connector is a copper wire, folded in half and tied with a nylon thread to the tip of the fishing rod; it is advisable to equip it with a snap hook and soak the thread with glue.

Connector

When choosing a connector, you should pay attention to:

• For the quality of its manufacture, it should not have joints on the alloy, sharp corners, deformation or other defects, since the fishing line easily rubs against joints or corners.
• The material from which it is made. Basically, kenectors are metal or plastic. Metal connectors are stronger and more durable than plastic ones.
• You shouldn’t buy the cheapest ones, it’s better to buy the more expensive ones (although they are all relatively inexpensive), since the first ones break very often.
• When purchasing, be sure to try the connector on your rod; it should fit clearly on the tip of the rod.

Sometimes, instead of a connector, a rope ribbon or a hat rubber band is used, the latter stretching a little and serving as a kind of shock absorber; the fishing line is attached using a self-tightening loop.

Shock absorber for fly tackle

In cases where it is necessary to catch large fish, such as, you need to use a rubber shock absorber instead of a metal connector to which the fishing line is attached. When a fish bites, it will stretch and dampen its jerks. The rubber shock absorber is inserted into the rod, so it must be hollow. True, some fishermen insert a thin whip instead of a rubber shock absorber.

When installing it yourself, you need to cut the whip in a place where its diameter will be sufficient for the passage of the shock absorber. Although if you have an expensive rod, it’s better not to break the whip, but to specifically pick up a new one in the store. A fluoroplastic bushing is attached to the end of the whip, along which the shock absorber slides (it can also be attached to glue). There are external and internal bushings; if you have a thin tip, then the inner bushing will not suit you.

Shock absorber installation

The shock absorber is attached at the beginning of the second or third bend using a collet plug or reel cone. The fishing line is attached to the shock absorber using a connector. The elastic band should be under slight tension, that is, stretched by 10-15%.

As a shock absorber, you can use an elastic band of the following thickness: for carp 1.8-2 mm, for bream, large crucian carp or small carp 1.4 mm, for smaller fish 1.0 mm. The length of the elastic will depend on which leg of the rod you will attach it to, so for smaller fish it is enough to attach it to the second leg, but for carp it’s definitely the third leg.

Loading of flywheel equipment

For proper installation of the fly rig, it is necessary to distribute the weights along the fishing line, and not concentrate them at one point. So, if we take an olive weighing 4 grams. and the fish swims up and decides to pull the bait, then it will immediately feel its weight and can spit out the hook, so you won’t even notice the bite.

Therefore, we need to spread the load, for this, at the bottom of the tackle near the leash, we put a stockpile of pellets weighing 0.1-0.2 grams. We use them to regulate the immersion depth of the equipment. In this case, the bait lies on the bottom and when the fish takes the bait, it pulls up the light bait and does not feel its weight, and at the same time, the float antenna reacts sensitively to the bite and lowers or rises from the water.

Installation of flywheel equipment involves the use of two or three separate load divisions. The classic breakdown is when there is a sub-graze weighing 0.1-0.2 grams. and the main load, for floats weighing up to 2 grams. It is better to collect the main load from pellets. If we abandoned this tackle and see cautious, timid bites, it means we need to change something in the shipment. For example, you can take three pellets and raise them 15-20 cm higher, and leave one as an intermediate one. In this case, the tackle will sink more smoothly and sink to the bottom more slowly.

float loading

But if our load consisted of only one olive, we would not be able to change the installation. When the fish behaves too cautiously, you can raise two pellets even higher by 10 centimeters. Now we have 3 intermediate weights; it is not recommended to split the tackle into a large number of intermediate weights, because it will get very tangled.

The main secret of assembling the shipment of match equipment is that the loads must be spaced at equal distances or increased closer to the under-grazing area. For example, if there is a distance of 40 cm between the catch and the first weight, then we place the next weight at a distance of 30 cm, after 20 cm. If you do the opposite, the tackle will not fly harmoniously when casting and will most likely get tangled when it falls into the water. When the fish is in the middle and upper layers of the water, and even with the help of bait it was not possible to lure it to the bottom, then the weights must be spread as far as possible along the fishing line (Italian rigging), using this installation of fly rigging, the bait will sink as slowly as possible, lingering in different layers water.

Floats used for mounting flywheel equipment

Standard floats are drop shaped.

For fishing in the current, a reverse drop float is used. The advantage of this float is that its main lifting capacity is at the top, so it is not thrown out of the water every time the weight touches or falls to the bottom due to uneven ground.

There are universal floats in which, by removing the cambrics, you can pull out the antenna, turn it over and make a reverse drop out of it and vice versa.

When fishing on waves and ripples, you need to use floats with the lowest possible center of gravity.

floats for swing

Floats also differ in keel: they come with metal and carbon fiber. A metal keel is heavier and therefore better suited for fishing in currents; it sinks faster and stabilizes in the water due to its mass. Floats with very thin keels should not be taken, they bend quickly.

There are also bleak floats with a thin and long body.

Some advice on choosing floats depending on the length of the rod:

• For forms up to 4 m long, it is worth using floats weighing up to 1.5 g.
• For rods 5-6 m, weight is from 1.5 to 4 g.
• For rods 7-8 m long from 3 to 5 g.
• For fishing rods 9-10 m long from 4 to 8 g.

But remember that, first of all, the float should be selected for the fishing conditions, because in a strong current it would be stupid to fish with a 2 g float. even if you have a short fishing rod, or put an 8 gram float on a long one to catch bleak.

Line, habits, hooks and other factors influencing the installation of fly rigs

For fly fishing in still water, you don’t need thick fishing lines, a monk with a thickness of 0.12-0.14 mm is enough; if you are a beginner, then you can take 0.16-0.18 mm, since we will rarely catch fish weighing more than 2 kilograms. The thinner the line, the less resistance it creates in the water and the faster it sinks to the bottom. Also, a thin line is more sensitive and less alarming to the fish. For fishing on large rivers with strong currents, where it is possible to catch specimens weighing up to 3 kg, you can use fishing lines with a diameter of 0.17-0.22 mm. In order not to lose the floats, it is necessary to use a leash with a fishing line that is thinner than the main one, at least 0.02 mm, in this case, if the hook gets caught, we can break off the leash, leaving the rest of the tackle intact. For example, you have a main line of 0.12 mm, then a 0.1 mm bait will suit you, and you should not be afraid of too thin gear, such a bait can easily withstand fish weighing 1 kg. When match fishing, the length of the leash plays an important role; if you fished with a leash 30 cm long and tore it off, and then cut off 25 cm by eye, then the bite may worsen and you will have to set the depth again, so it is better to purchase a leash holder in which you can store leash blanks .

Swivels are not used in fly fishing; the leash is attached to the fishing line using a loop-to-loop assembly.

If the bites are delicate (the fish bit the tackle and threw it) and we do not have time to react to them, then our habit is short. For example, if we have a habit of 20 cm, then we need to increase it to 35 cm.

If during the bite we don’t have time to properly hook, but the fish is already on the hook, then we need to reduce the length of the lead, the fish has too much freedom, it took the bait in its mouth, and the bait is too far away, and we don’t see the bite. In this case, to check, so as not to re-tie the leash right away, you can simply move the sub-hook along the leash closer to the hook and, having noticed an improvement, change the length of the leash.

For fishing with fly tackle in still water, you should not use large ones, but in the current you can take hooks of a slightly larger size.

Video about installation of flywheel equipment

I hope you have figured out how to properly install the flywheel equipment