“Devil” is one of the most widely used and effective reelless three-hook jigs, with a body made of lead or tungsten. One of the advantages of this jig is its versatility and ease of use. When playing the devil, you don’t need to accelerate to 300 oscillations per minute, like most nozzle-less jigs; a frequency of 50-150 oscillations is enough. This game with a jig allows you to catch both predatory and peaceful fish.
Often, purchased devils do not fully satisfy the requirements placed on them. At first glance, colorful and neat, after 3-4 successful bites they become unusable. The paint peels off and all the shortcomings of mass production immediately appear.
Making a catchy reelless jig will not take much time, and the result will please you for a long time.
What you need
To make a “devil” you will need the following tools and devices:
- Hooks, three of the same size. In addition, there is another hook one size larger with a longer shank.
- Thin section copper wire (diameter no more than 0.1 mm).
- Drill or screwdriver. You can also use a three-jaw chuck.
- Soft lead-tin solder in the form of wire (diameter 1 mm).
- Knife.
- Needle file.
- Nail scissors with pointed tips.
- Side cutters.
- Solvent (white spirit or nail polish remover).
- Fine grit sandpaper.
- Nail polish of the required color (mostly light fluorescent tones for greater visibility in water).
- Cambrics of various diameters, or heat-shrinkable couplings.
- Gas lighter.
Manufacturing instructions
Let's look at a universal example of making a reelless jig "devil". Let's break our process into 3 stages:
Stage 1 – preparing the base of the jig
From each of three hooks of the same size, we bite off the ears in the middle of the forearm with side cutters (in equal parts). We clean the surface of the hook from which it was bitten off with a file to remove paint and varnish. We take a larger hook and bite off the long shank, which makes up the main part of the length of the “devil” - the rod.
We clean it from the paintwork. Apply super glue to the resulting rod and glue the stripped hooks one after another. Before the glue sets, we place our structure in the chuck of a drill (screwdriver) to create the symmetry of the future jig. After the glue has dried, the base is ready.
Stage 2 – making the “devil’s body”
Prepare solder and copper wire. We take our base and, without touching the glued hooks, wrap it with double folded copper wire. With each new revolution we increase the pressure. Having wrapped the base with copper, carefully remove the ends of the wire and begin winding the tin-lead solder. You will need about 7 cm of solder.
If it is necessary to make a more voluminous or heavier “devil,” we add a piece of steel or tungsten wire under the copper winding. If you just need to increase the volume of the “body”, then we wind the solder in a second layer.
We cut off a piece from the heat-shrink sleeve, 5 mm wider than the body of the “devil” being made, and pull it onto our structure. Holding the workpiece by the upper eye, carefully heat the heat-shrink sleeve with a lighter until it shrinks completely.
Then we turn the hooks up and continue heating from all sides, melting the solder. The melted solder will fill all the air voids, and rosin will appear where the hooks exit. We finish heating after solder appears in the gap between the hooks, thereby soldering them together. If the heating is not stopped in time, the solder will simply flow out, irreversibly damaging the workpiece.
When the solder has cooled, carefully cut off the heat-shrinkable sleeve from the body of the “devil” with a knife. Having removed the excess, an almost finished jig appears before us. We evaluate the work done: the body should have a smooth shape, while the hooks should have symmetry and be tightly soldered. We remove excess solder with a knife and, if necessary, bring the body to the desired shape using a needle file and sandpaper.
Stage 3 – final processing
Let's start the painting process. The choice of color is a rather complex and controversial issue. When fishing at great depths, it is advisable to use lighter tones of yellow or greenish colors. In shallow water, gray, dark brown and black colors are optimal. In search of the right coloring, we are not afraid to experiment with a variety of color combinations: red-white, black-greenish, gray-golden.
We wait until the varnish dries, and our universal “devil” is ready.
The choice of gear and features of fishing with a homemade “devil”
The choice of gear is important for proper jig fishing. The main link of any tackle is the nod. Its optimal length should be at least 200 mm. Experienced fishermen successfully use a watch spring with an anti-corrosion coating. A nod made from such a spring does not rust and has the necessary rigidity.
The diameter of the spool in the reel is at least 50 mm, otherwise a spiral will form when the fishing line unwinds. The choice of fishing line depends on the depth of the reservoir and the current. At great depths it is better to use a stiff line. It will not get confused during hatching and conveys the bite better.
Basic fishing styles
To start the game, lower the bait to the bottom. To attract the attention of the fish, we tap the bottom 5 times and begin a slow rise with a small amplitude but a fast frequency. Raising it to a height of 40 cm, we make a smooth hook and lower the “devil” back to the bottom. With this style, the bite will not take long to arrive.
The second style of calf is called the pendulum. The nod is in a horizontal position. Having lowered the jig into the hole, we carry out a slow rise, while moving the nod to the right and left (one swing). Having made quick 5-6 swings, we lift by 60-70 cm. Then we repeat everything from the beginning.
For the third style, the nod is placed at an angle of 45°. By lowering the “devil” we make smooth wiring with increased amplitude. Every 20 cm we stop for a 3 second pause. The lift ends with a smooth sweep.
- The “devil” is fished with hooks up to No. 4, like a reelless jig. Starting from hook No. 5, bloodworms (maggots) are already placed on one of the hooks.
- The depth of use of jigs with medium (No. 3-5) hooks is limited to 5-6 meters.
- At a depth of more than 6 meters, reinforced lead or tungsten “devils” with hooks No. 6-8 are used, using various baits (attachments).
- Jigs with hooks No. 2.5-3 and yellow (white) cambrics on them are considered universal.
A jig, a seemingly simple piece of winter equipment, plays a major role in winter fishing. A jig is a type of spinner. There are many types of such bait, one of them is the “devil” jig.
A jig is a mandatory attribute of a winter fishing rod with a nod. This is a real Russian bait that works well even in summer vertical fishing. Simple in design, it consists of a piece of lead or tin with a hook soldered into it. The movement should be similar to a mormysh - an amphipod crustacean. With the appearance of ice, this crustacean, due to a lack of oxygen, lives on its inner surface, as well as on the bottom of the reservoir.
The shapes of these baits are different. From the simplest pellet-weight with a soldered hook to geometric shapes decorated with different colors.
Photo of jig devil
Traditionally, all jigs are divided into winter and summer. Winter baits are artificial baits that are used for catching low-active fish. Their sizes are small, up to 5-7 mm. The color is brighter to attract fish from a distance.
Lures are also divided into jigs with and without attachments (“reelless”). The “devil” jig is one of the latter. Devils are used to catch fish without baits of plant or animal origin. The appearance of the devil is an elongated drop up to 2 cm long.
The “devil” jig is divided into three types:
- A simple “devil” has 3 sharp hooks. It is considered the most successful. Weight - from 0.3 to 1.5 g. Suitable for catching roach, perch, pike perch in moderate currents and in still water.
- The composite “devil” has more weight and is used in strong currents.
- Due to its shape, the mini-“devil” is also a catcher.
Rewinder jigs are good because the angler does not have to attach small larvae and worms to the hook in the cold. Some underwater fishing enthusiasts, out of habit, equip their jigs with artificial baits - plastic worms and larvae. Different colored baits attached to the hook allow you to diversify the game of the bait and attract fish.
Fishing for devils in winter
An experienced fisherman knows that jig fishing is active. You can't sit in one place here. You have to unwind and rewind the line often, so for convenience, use a reel with a lever brake. The suitable length of the fishing rod is 40-45 cm, which allows you to hook the fish with a weak bite with a slightly noticeable movement of the wrist. With such a fishing rod, wiring can be done without getting up from the box.
For fishing with devils, use a fishing line with a diameter of 0.08 to 0.12 mm. The nod should be 15 to 20 cm long, which ensures stable play. When there is wind at depth, the nod must be shortened, and in shallow water extended to its full length - only in this position is it capable of constant vibrations that attract fish.
Elements that people pay attention to when choosing a “devil”:
- weight not less than 1 g;
- color black, brown, dark green;
- drop-shaped shape 10-20 mm long;
- the hooks should be directed in different directions.
There are many knots for attaching jigs to fishing line. Popular among anglers is the Clinch.
Selecting a location
The best time for jig fishing is . The fish continues to fatten before severe frosts. There is still enough oxygen in the water, so the activity of the fish is high.
When choosing a location for holes, make a general assessment of the reservoir. Look for backwaters, areas without current, and places where reeds grow. Roaches especially like to look for their food among plant stems.
By mid-winter, the amount of oxygen decreases and the fish look for deep places. At this time, it should be looked for in holes and depth changes.
At the end of winter, the fish return to the places where they were on the first ice.
Making a devil jig with your own hands
Most fishermen like to make their own tackle, as it turns out to be the most catchy tackle for the fishing method they practice. Jigs are no exception. “Devil” is a common reelless tackle with three hooks. To play it, 50-100 vibrations per minute are enough.
Materials used to make a homemade devil:
- three hooks of the same size;
- copper wire with a diameter of up to 0.1 mm;
- lead-tin solder in the form of wire;
- solvent, sandpaper.
Manufacturing process:
- We clean the hooks from painting and bite off the ears of two.
- Glue the hooks together with superglue.
- We wrap them with copper wire and treat them with solder.
- After the lead has cooled, we process the resulting jig with sandpaper.
- We paint with nail polish. The color can be anything, experiment depending on where you are fishing.
An experienced fisherman is a master of jig play. A beginner spends a long time learning all the intricacies of this fishing on his own. The performance of the bait depends on the strength of the current, the thickness of the fishing line, the elasticity of the nod, and the shape of the jig itself. You need to work with only one brush, this way the constant dimension of movements is maintained longer.
Basic techniques for fishing with a devil jig:
- The bait is quickly lowered, trying to hit the bottom and form mud. Then, vibrating with a nod, they slowly raise the jig by 30-40 cm. Then they repeat everything back. Pause no more than 3-4 seconds.
- Having lowered the jig to the bottom, make several movements from side to side, trying to stretch it. Then they begin to rise, and after 5-7 cm they stop, while simultaneously tapping the tip of the rod. This produces certain sound signals.
- Having sharply released the jig to half-water, stop for 2-3 seconds, after which it is raised.
To make the game more varied, the bait is tied strictly in the center. This ensures stable play in the current even with a slight twitch of the nod. The bait should flutter. Its movements should exactly resemble the movements of the fry.
In winter, the water brightens and becomes transparent, and all living organisms fall to the bottom. Looking into the hole, the angler sees everything that is happening in real time, including the play of the jig.
For successful fishing for devils, do not forget about setting up all the gear - especially the nod. It should be elastic, a clock spring is more suitable. The length is usually 70-100 mm.
Although the “devil” is a baitless jig, some fishermen put bloodworms and maggots on their hooks to attract fish. Perch especially loves the devil; he bites on this bait at any time of the day.
Catching days are considered to be days without wind, with mild frost and constant pressure. The fish bite intermittently, it is better to start fishing in the morning. The main thing is to constantly search for tactics to control the jig, but only with experience do skills come and the catch increases.
Like any fishing, winter fishing also begins with searching for fish. If the nod remains motionless within half an hour, look for another hole, having studied the habits and winter habits of the fish in advance.
Today, together with the fishermen we know, Vladimir and Alexander, we will talk about fishing with baitless jigs. Fishing with baitless bait scares many anglers, but despite all this, it is one of the most beautiful, dynamic and catchy types of fishing.
One of the types of nozzle jigs is the so-called devil. The baitless devil is the most versatile bait for different fishing conditions, depending on the type of fish, it is very easy to use, and very easily allows the angler to master baitless fishing.
Making bait
Alexander will show you how to make a devil with your own hands. He will make a devil with a tightly soldered tee and with a hole located slightly at an angle. In order to make a devil, there are several options, for example, casting the devil together with the hooks, you can first make the body of the devil and then solder the hooks into it.
- To make the devil, first of all we need the body of the devil. It can be made from a regular float sinker with an axial hole, but you can also cast it yourself. How to make a casting mold yourself is perfectly shown in the video from the article:.
- We process the manufactured body of the devil with a needle file.
- We make holes and solder the hooks with a soldering iron. If the hook is white, you don’t need to clean it, but if it’s covered with an oxide film, then you need to clean it well.
- After soldering, the devil must be washed with soapy water in order to remove any remaining flux, and also so that the devil does not rust, and we will finally process it with a needle file.
You didn’t know how to make a devil’s baitless jig, now you’ll find out by watching the video.
Make baitless jigs with your own hands, so that you can then catch good fish with these homemade tackles. You will catch better than others, and also experience great pleasure from fishing.
Despite the wide variety of baits in fishing stores, choosing the “right” one is not always possible. There are, of course, very good models, but their prices are unreasonably high. In my understanding, the “devil” should be elongated, teardrop-shaped, with a longitudinal hole for passing the fishing line, and not with a ring. Only in this case is the correct orientation of the bait possible - vertical, but with the ring there may be distortions.
The hooks on the bait should be large, “round” in shape, and their spread should be slightly less than the length of the body of the bait. Many people can object to me that they successfully catch with “devils” of a different shape. I like this one, and confidence in the gear largely determines the success of fishing. If you manage to acquire good “devils”, this does not mean that you will be lucky next time, and breakages are a fairly common occurrence. You can find a simple way out of this situation - make the “right” “devils” yourself.
There is a technology where the body of the bait is made from an olive sinker turned to the required diameter. The hole in it is drilled out on one side so that hooks can be inserted, which are then soldered. Next, using a file and sandpaper, the devil is given the desired shape.
This technology is simple, but quite labor-intensive. For the new season, several fishermen I know wanted to learn how to “draw”, so I decided to master their more mass production.
A friend advised me to try casting baits. I spent a couple of days thinking about how best to do this. The main problem is fixing the hooks to ensure their correct position. The hooks fit well in a regular office eraser, but it doesn't like heat. It’s easy to make castings in a plaster mold, but you can’t fix the hooks. The idea came naturally - to make a combined form. I tried to implement it in practice - everything worked out the first time.
To make the mold you will need: a small amount of alabaster, two office erasers, a small piece of wax (optionally from a candle), a tube of cyanoacrylate (superglue), a razor blade or a sharp knife.
First of all, markings are made on one of the sides of the eraser - three straight lines intersecting at one point at an angle of 120°.
My baits have three hooks soldered together, the angle between which should be 120°. If you install four hooks, then two straight lines are drawn at an angle of 90°. Next, the eraser is cut through the blade to half its thickness.
Hooks will be inserted into the resulting cuts. I use ready-made tees from companies such as Owner, VMC, Gamakatsu, which have the desired shape, strength and sharpness. The curved parts of the tee hooks are inserted into the eraser, and the fore-end and stings with barbs should stick out. We make marks at the points where the stings come out, after which we take out the hook, and on the marked places we attach pyramids of eraser with small drops of glue, slightly larger in height than the stings protrude.
The next stage is making the body of the bait from wax. It all depends on personal preferences. Mine are in the form of an elongated drop, 10 and 15 mm long, with a diameter of 2.5 and 3 mm at the widest part. The wax heats up in your hands and becomes plastic, easily rolling between your fingers. The pointed tip needs to be cut off slightly to create a flat surface. Next, we glue the body onto the prepared eraser, strictly vertically, placing the pad at the intersection of the lines on the eraser (as it turned out, superglue glues wax well - a big plus).
The next stage is making a mold from alabaster. It can be disposable and break after casting the devil, but it is better to make it reusable - detachable, from two halves. Alabaster hardens very quickly, which allows you to speed up the process. To start, you will need a small container. I use plastic boxes from small wobblers. In the box you need to mix alabaster with water until the thickness of sour cream, about half the volume. Then, quickly, until the material begins to harden, but carefully lower our eraser with the body of the bait into it strictly until halfway and leave it until it hardens completely.
It is advisable that one side of the eraser touches the wall of the container. After this, if necessary, level the surface, being careful not to damage the wax. Next, melt a piece of butter in your hand and apply it with a brush in a thin layer on the surface of the alabaster. Then we prepare a new portion of the gypsum mixture, completely fill the container and wait for it to harden. The result should be two layers of alabaster, separated by a thin layer of oil, with the body of the “devil” between them. If you do not use an oil layer, the alabaster halves will be firmly attached to each other, and it will be impossible to separate them without damage.
Carefully clean the alabaster around the eraser so that it can be removed without damaging the form, and separate the halves. We remove the wax body of the bait and lightly sand the walls of the resulting recesses at the joint site with fine sandpaper to ensure easy removal of the casting from the mold. Using a file, we make a recess in each of the halves so that when they are connected, we get a conical funnel for pouring metal.
We cut off the pyramids from the eraser, update and clean the cuts according to the markings, and use a drill to make a small indentation at the point where the lines intersect. In the alabaster half-forms, in place of the removed pyramids, there will be recesses into which the tee tips will fit. Thanks to this, they will not come into contact with the mold material and will maintain the level of sharpening. During the process of making baits, the eraser may become unusable, melting from repeated contact with molten metal. It can be easily replaced if you have exactly the same one. It is enough to attach it to the half of the mold, mark the place from which the hook should come out, and make the markings and cuts. Although practice has shown that the eraser is very durable - it can easily withstand the casting of several dozen baits.
That's all, the form is ready. It consists of an eraser that serves as the bottom and two alabaster halves that are tightly connected to each other.
You can start casting!
To cast baits you will need: hooks No. 18–16, sanding paper, soldering acid and a brush, sewing pins with a ring, small quantities of lead and tin, a spoon or a small ceramic crucible-thimble for melting them, pliers, wire cutters, a clothespin or a piece of thread.
First, we prepare the hooks: you need to remove the ring with pliers, then use sandpaper to remove the coating on the forend to the bend and treat the cleaned area with soldering acid. We insert the prepared hook into the cuts on the eraser. We stick a pin lightly smoked over a candle flame close to the fore-end.
After it is removed from the casting, a longitudinal hole will remain in the body of the devil for passing the fishing line. The exit of the hole will be at the base of the hooks. It can also be done on the side of the devil, if the point of a pin is pressed between the halves of the mold, in the grooves scratched in advance.
Next, in a crucible or spoon, melt lead and tin in equal proportions so that the entire body and funnel can be filled. You can only use lead, but the alloy with tin is more durable and hard.
The melt needs to be thoroughly heated so that it flows easily and does not harden too quickly. Metal pressure in the sprue helps fill all mold cavities and improves the quality of the product.
Let the mold cool for a while, carefully separate it and remove the casting. Using wire cutters we disconnect the sprue-cone from the body, and then using pliers we remove the pin from the body and the cone, which will be used for melting down and making the next bait.
We cut off the deposits of metal from the resulting workpiece with a sharp knife, process it with a needle file and fine sandpaper. We clean the hole with a pin or a special drill for jigs. If necessary, slightly adjust the hooks using pliers.
Now let's start painting. We take the bait out of the solution, place it through the hole for passing the fishing line onto a pin or wire and wait for the acetone to dry. After this, we apply nitro enamel to the body of the bait with a brush for painting models of military equipment. I prefer black, but you can use green, red, or create fancy colors. We move the devil back and forth along the wire so that the hole does not get stuck with paint, remove it and place it vertically on hooks to dry, for about a day - until it dries completely. It is more expedient to produce 5–10 baits at once using this technology, sequentially going through stages with the entire series.
If desired, the hooks of the bait can be decorated with beads, cambrics, foam or other artificial bait, but I prefer “naked”. Such “devils” fully correspond to the concept of a “baitless jig”; they proved themselves well last season, helping to catch a wide variety of fish: from match ruff to kilogram bream.
I hope that my small but quite successful experience will be useful to other fans of winter fishing who have decided to master such an interesting type of fishing as devil.
Using the presented technology, at home you can make not only “devils”, but also other types of jigs of arbitrary shape and size, as well as spinners. Have fun fishing!
Every year the reelless jig “Devil” gains new fans. This bait is one of the most sought after and popular, due to its effectiveness for catching fish in winter. When used correctly, a reelless reel can bring an angler an impressive catch and turn fishing into an unforgettable experience. Often the “devil” is used to search for perch.
Lately, fishing in winter with the “devil” has been of interest not only to experienced fishermen, but also to lovers of such an exciting activity. Every winter fishing enthusiast has at his disposal several varieties of jigs, which become indispensable in a specific place and in specific conditions. The best results are seen at the beginning of the winter season and at its end.
In addition, the “devil” successfully catches not only “minke whales”, but also other inhabitants of the water depths . Very often it is used for searches:
- Roaches.
- Bream.
- Pike perch.
- Bersha.
However, the particular popularity of the bait is associated precisely with its ability to attract a striped predator - perch. Externally, the artificial product is a drop-shaped jig with an elongated body up to two centimeters long. It is fixed to the main line using a small ring, which is located in the upper part.
At the other end of the bait there is not a classic, familiar hook, but a tee on which multi-colored beads are located. At the same time, there are no requirements for the color of the bait, so fishermen use both light and dark shades.
For fishing with devils, it is customary to use classic winter tackle, which is equipped with a nod of medium hardness. The fishing rod is equipped with high-quality and reliable fishing line with a cross-section from 0.1 to 0.15 millimeters.
Various modifications of the “devil” are available for sale with different weights, sizes and shapes. To increase the chances of a maximum catch, experienced fishermen take several products on fishing trips at once, experimenting with them depending on the fishing conditions.
Despite the abundance of models in fishing stores, craftsmen love to make homemade inventions, modifying their performance characteristics and appearance. Through constant experimentation, they manage to create real masterpieces that demonstrate incredible catchability.
Types and modifications
When searching for a “devil” on the market, you can find a lot of different versions and modifications. Initially, it may seem that there are an incredible number of these types and they have significant differences, although the principle of operation remains the same.
Specialized establishments offer bimetallic soldered models, as well as single-color lead models, made from solid and composite parts, large and tiny. Craftsmen create many homemade inventions, which also go on the market and deserve special attention.
Commercially available “devils” may also differ in body shape. Mostly , they are divided into three large groups:
- Elongated models (columns, sticks, cones).
- Short (drop-shaped, pot-bellied and “ball”).
- With a relief body (ants, nymphs and others).
Subtleties of application
Before purchasing or making a “devil” for perch, you need to carefully study all the intricacies of operation. Otherwise, the rewinder will become an unnecessary item that will not bring any success. If you simply throw the product into the hole without using the appropriate technique, it will turn it into a small piece of metal with a tee.
However, with minimal effort and proper wiring, the results can exceed all expectations. With the right movements that accurately imitate the behavior of live prey, the “devil” will turn into a serious tool that can give the angler an unforgettable catch.
The game used is somewhat reminiscent of the game of winter spinners. The only difference is that the vibrations are directed either horizontally or vertically, without lateral deviations. Searching for perch involves making decisive but chaotic movements, with special attention being paid to the bottom horizon. If after several casts the fish does not show interest in the jig, the movements are repeated.
At the moment the rewinder is lifted from the bottom, it is animated with a nod. Without such manipulations, the perch simply will not be able to notice the bait and will consider it an unattractive object. Having noticed the slightest hint of activity, you need to record the nod and prepare to perform the hook. Otherwise, the fish simply will not have time to catch on the tee.
When playing a jig, you need to experiment, changing the nature of the “devil’s” movements, starting with fast jerks and gradually moving to slow ones or vice versa. You also need to shorten or lengthen the pauses between each oscillation.
If the perch remains inactive, attention should be paid to other layers of water, since in winter the fish can live anywhere. If there is no reaction at all, it is better to move to another hole and not waste time.
When planning to catch perch with a “devil” in winter, you need to remember that fishing at this time of year is a very painstaking process that requires special preparation, skill and patience. Without the manifestation of these qualities, fishing may be unsuccessful.
DIY making
Making a “devil” jig with your own hands is relatively easy. And although many beginners prefer to buy store-bought products, real professionals are accustomed to creating them themselves. In fact, the upcoming work does not require large investments, and the fisherman will be able to prepare several different versions that will have different operating parameters, namely:
- Form.
- By weight.
- Dimensions.
If you have to buy jigs in a store, it can cost a decent amount. And not all models sold are suitable for certain conditions and remain of high quality.
Methods and methods of creation
Craftsmen practice several methods of making a “devil” for winter fishing. Various metals can be used as the material that will be used as the basis of the structure, but experienced fishermen recommend using tin, solder or lead. Such raw materials are very easy to process and melt at low temperatures.
To create a “devil” you can use a number of techniques. Someone begins work by preparing several molds into which molten metal is poured. In this way, it is possible to save time and create several products at once in one process.
Others use solder and use it to connect all the parts of the bait, and then process them to obtain the desired shape. Someone actually fastens two forends from hooks, and then winds metal wire around them. Such manipulations allow you to create a fairly creative bait that will work at any time of the year.
When making homemade products, the main thing is not to be afraid to give free rein to your imagination, while maintaining the correct geometry.
In the process of creating a jig The following materials and available tools will be used:
- Small amounts of lead or tin.
- The required number of hooks (both single models and doubles or tees are used).
- Bead.
- Copper wire.
- Wooden block.
- Cold welding.
- Soldering iron.
- Foil.
- Files.
Step by step guide
To quickly make a highly effective bait with your own hands, it is enough to accurately follow the step-by-step instructions, moving from one stage to the next. You also need to remember about safety precautions, because in the future you will have to work with sharp objects and tools. So:
Fishing tactics
In winter, many anglers go to reservoirs in search of perch. The fact is that this inhabitant of the depths remains active almost throughout the cold period. For comparison, other fish species rarely come out to feed and show virtually no signs of life.
And if during the warm period “minke whales” are attracted by foam fish and spinners, then in winter he may only be interested in a catchy jig. It should be noted that the size or geometric features of the “devil” are not important to the predator, but his game.
When trying to attract perch, it is necessary to create sharp and jerky movements, maintaining small deviations from the vertical axis. If the movements are too smooth, then you can simply miss a valuable bite.
The jig should slowly descend from top to bottom and create movements on the bottom, reminiscent of the behavior of live prey. It is very good if it touches the bottom layers and creates a cloud of turbidity near itself, which always arouses the interest of predators.
You need to understand that winter fishing is full of troubles and discomfort. This is especially noticeable during extreme frosts, with the advent of which even perch stops biting. The arrival of abnormally cold weather forces the “minke whale” to go deeper to warm springs and other shelters. If the temperature continues to drop and becomes abnormally low, the fish may not show any activity at all. The situation will improve only after temperatures rise.
The perch bite is minimal even with oxygen starvation. A decrease in oxygen levels in the water column will force the fish to move into deep holes or to the edges near them. If there are various bottom anomalies, snags and other potential shelters in the reservoir, the perch will try to hide there and “sit out” the frost.
The best results are seen under favorable weather conditions, namely when there is no strong wind outside and the thermometer does not fall below minus 3-5 degrees Celsius. The duration of the bite in winter can be unpredictable and depends on the weather.
It should be noted that in addition to the “striped” predator, other representatives of the aquatic world also bite on the unique reelless bait. By the way, some of them are represented in Russian water bodies in huge quantities. These include:
Without a doubt, the devil jig is one of the most effective baits for ice fishing. With its help, it is possible to obtain a wide variety of inhabitants of the depths, including the largest. Experienced fishermen claim that the “devil” remains an interesting jig even during periods of complete lack of bite and deep winter, when other methods and baits are simply powerless.
But in order for the fishing process to bring only pleasure, and for the efforts spent to be justified, you need to correctly evaluate all the subtleties, select the appropriate wiring technique, and also find effective varieties of “devil” for specific conditions. Without the right approach, fishing in winter can become a useless activity, unable to bring the expected catch.
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