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Fishing enthusiasts are familiar with this rig. During trophy fishing trips on the Putorana Plateau, it can be used in bodies of water with slow currents. Although this rig can be used in absolutely any conditions, it requires heavier weights. Pike, zander, and perch fishermen enjoy using tip-ups, and they produce high catch rates.
What does old fishing gear look like?
Tip-ups have been around for decades, perhaps even centuries. Their simple design allows for as many as you need. And catching trophy fish is quite simple. You don't even need experience with hooking, landing, or anything else. Tip-ups can be set up on the shore, allowing you to enjoy other types of fishing, including fly fishing, spinning, and rod fishing.
The design elements of the zherlitsa are:
- Reel or rod;
- Braided leash;
- The fishing line is stronger and more reliable;
- Hooks are also needed to be able to withstand, for example, a “river alligator” on the Yenisei;
- The float can be made independently from foam plastic, selecting it according to the weight of the sinkers;
- The alarm sounds.
A set of tackle for such a rig is always on hand in any angler's arsenal. But it's important to properly equip the tip-up and then enjoy the catch.
How to rig a tip-up
To ensure that your tackle doesn't sit idle without producing the expected results, it needs to be properly equipped.
fishing line
When choosing line, consider the weight of the predators you plan to catch. For example, 0.25 mm line is perfectly capable of handling a five-kilogram trophy. Experienced anglers recommend avoiding finger-thick line on a tip-up. While it's unlikely to break, it could also spook the fish they're hoping for.
Sinkers
Depending on the body of water, you can use discreet pellets. In currents, cast lead weights can be used. This will also depend on the float installed on the rig. Here, the angler decides how to apply the weight. The main thing is that the float responds to bites.
Professional fishing life hacks include the use of plastic stoppers. They help raise the weight higher. Multiple weights are typically installed on a tip-up. When using minnows or live bait as bait, multiple weights help limit the movement of the bait.
Leash
When choosing braided line, it's best to use leaders with smaller diameters. Shy predators may avoid thicker lines. Sometimes tungsten or Kevlar lines can be used. Twisted fluorocarbon line can also be used, but it's worth noting that it's best not to use it as a main line. It's stiff and can also deter trophy fish.
Hooks
Tip-ups are equipped with both treble hooks and single and double hooks. It's best to use a small treble hook to prevent the fish from escaping. The smaller the hook size, the longer the bait will move. Sometimes anglers use single hooks when fishing for carp, crucian carp, ide, and the like—not predatory fish.
