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Some fishing gear is considered more effective, but it's not always legal. Fishing tours most often involve fishing with rods, spinning rods, and fly rods. Equipment such as screens and nets is not used. However, many interesting and educational things can be said about them.
This article is dedicated to fishing screens. We'll examine whether this type of fishing is legal and how to tie one yourself at home.
What is a fish catching screen?
This type of fishing gear is a small, rectangular structure fitted with a fine-mesh net. Fish are trapped within the mesh and cannot escape, allowing anglers to significantly increase their catches.
Fishing screens are most often used for catching live bait, as large fish don't get stuck in the small mesh. It's worth noting that this design can quickly help anglers catch a large number of small fish. They are also ideal for targeting larger predators.
Experienced anglers prefer three-wall screens, but they can be less effective at catching fish due to their visibility in the water. However, they are much stronger than their single-wall counterparts.
How to set up a tackle in open water?
There are two common ways to set up fishing tackle. They look like this:
· The screen is loaded into a boat and transported away from the shoreline.
· The gear is installed near the shore, for example from a bridge or near a dam.
The first option is considered more effective because, using a boat, you can position the TV anywhere in the water. Small fish are often found near the shore. However, further out, you have a better chance of landing a decent, substantial specimen.
Is it legal to use a screen for fishing?
The answer is a resounding "no." Fishing with fishing screens is prohibited in the Russian Federation. Anyone caught using such equipment faces a fine. However, this often doesn't stop most amateur anglers.
Why are fishing TVs popular?
Even fines haven't diminished the popularity of fishing screens. This is because:
· The design is easy to manufacture;
· It is easy to buy all the necessary materials and accessories at an affordable price;
· Can be quickly made by hand;
· The versatility and mobility of the screens allows you to fish in almost any body of water.
All the listed advantages of this fishing tackle keep many anglers from forgetting about fishing on TV. Therefore, many predict long years of life and participation in fishing, even against the law, for TVs.
The final part
We described why fishing screens ("TVs"), although illegal, are still used by many anglers. We explained the purpose of this equipment and the best places to install them on bodies of water.
Experienced anglers set out their rigs for short periods to quickly and easily catch a large number of live bait. Afterward, they are removed to avoid fines.
