How to fish with mugs

Fishing tours in the Krasnoyarsk Krai always offer anglers a variety of fishing methods. Everyone can choose from a variety of options: spinning, fly fishing, and rod fishing. etc. However, not everyone knows that there is another fishing option called mugs.
This method is considered popular, not only because it's frequently used by anglers, but also because the mugs can move freely with the current. This is an advantage over tip-ups. or donks They are ideal for rafting because they are installed in one place and cannot be moved with the wind or current.

Construction of fishing circles

The design features allow for rafting, even in fast-flowing mountain rivers.

• This fishing tackle is made from a circle of foam plastic.
• In the center there is a hole, which is equipped with a rod made of wood or foam.
• The line is inserted into the cut at the top of the rod. It is in standby mode. The lower part of the rod acts as a keel.
• A cord (leader) is wound around the circle around the existing circumference, and a fishing line approximately 1.5 meters long is tied to the end. In rivers teeming with pike and perch, a metal leader is recommended. Titanium is preferable, as tungsten is brittle and prone to deformation.
• An olive can be used as a sinker. This sinker is ideal for shallow waters.
• The circle is equipped with hooks on which live bait serves as bait. The live bait is hooked under the dorsal fin with a double hook.

How to catch them?

1. A small piece of fishing line or leader is unwound, taking into account the depth of the river.
2. A fishing line is inserted into the cut in the rod.
3. The bait is put on and the circle is set free to swim.
4. A red circle can be used as a bite indicator. For example, its upper part. When a bite occurs, the circle's white underside will lift out of the water.

How to put live bait on a fishing rod

There are several ways to hook small fish. A Finnish hook for a tip-up is one method. A double hook is another.

Finnish hook

A wire or fishing line is passed through the gill opening. It is then secured in the fish's mouth with a hook. Alternatively, you can simply bait the fish with live bait by piercing it under the dorsal fin.

Double

The fishing line or leader is also passed through the gill opening. This time, however, without a hook. After passing from the gill opening to the mouth, the leader loop should be placed over the tip of the double hook. Next, bring it to the shank of the double hook, and the hook will be secured to the fry's mouth. The result is like a muzzle, from top to bottom.