Rafting fishing with a bottom fishing rod

After helicopter drops off at the Putorana Plateau, anglers try various fishing methods. One of them is the bottom fishing rod. It allows you to land substantial trophies from the shore. The caught fish are then used to make various Siberian delicacies: sugudai, ukha, char cutlets, or grayling khe. Smoked fish, prepared right by the river, is especially popular.

Features of the donk

Bottom fishing tackle is considered one of the simplest in its design. It consists of a strong fishing line, possibly a rod or spinning rod, a leader, a reel, a sinker, and hooks.

fishing line

It must be strong, wound onto a spool, and equipped with a weight and hooks at the bottom. It must be able to withstand heavy predators. Trophy fishing trips often use lines with a diameter of 0.2 to 0.5 mm.

Sinkers

These elements vary in weight and shape, from teardrop-shaped and pear-shaped to triangles and ovals. The weight is made of lead weighing up to 100 grams. When rafting, you can use improvised means, such as a tin can, a spring, etc. On mountain bodies of water with fast currents, a heavier weight is useful. It won't get stuck if the bottom is muddy or strewn with snags.

Leash

On a donk, leashes are usually made of thin materials and are short, about 0.5 m. They most often have the following types of attachment:

• A loop-in-loop setup is when the main rig has several loops. The leader loops also pass through the line loops.
• When the fishing line has a number of buttons equal to the number of leaders, this method is called "strung buttons." To do this, knots are tied before and after each button. The leader loop is then pulled through the button and tied securely. Next, a cut is made near one end, approximately 5 mm from the knot. Finally, the rod is fitted with hooks.
• Using electrical tape, using tubes made from it, also allows you to attach a leader to the line. To do this, you need to tie loops before and after each tube. At the end of the leader, you'll need a loop that you tighten around the tape tube.
• Removable carabiners also allow you to attach the leash to the fishing line.

Types of fishing using a bottom fishing rod

Bottom fishing allows you to set up several rods along the shore of a pond. It's easy to keep track of the cast rods while relaxing and unwinding. As soon as the rod tip begins to bend, it's time to set the hook. Bottom fishing can catch a variety of fish, including large pike. Perches, or perches, are often caught by anglers. They prefer to live in areas with thickets, snags, and trees.

Classic

The classic method of bottom fishing involves a small spinning rod or fishing pole with a reel and winder, equipped with line, hooks, and a sinker. When using a rod, one end is placed on a stand, with the tip of the rod stuck in the ground. A leader with the above-mentioned equipment is attached to the other end.

Bottom tackle with elastic

This type of fishing tackle allows the sinker to sink silently to the bottom without impact, thus preventing fish from spooking. A shock-absorbing rubber band is used for this purpose. It is attached between the leader and the line. However, a disadvantage of this type of fishing tackle is the wear of the rubber band, which can lead to breakage. Furthermore, this tackle is unsuitable for fishing on slippery bottoms, as the weight will be pulled toward the angler by the compression of the rubber band.

Donka with a feeder

This involves attaching a feeder to the tackle. It serves a dual purpose, acting as a sinker. This increases the number of fish caught, as the bait is positioned close to the hooks. A bottom fishing rod equipped with a feeder is ideal for fishing in mountain rivers or deep-water bodies.