Gear reviews. Overview of fishing tackle

Reviews are here fishing tackle, which are an important material for the angler. They help to decide on the choice of a specific model of rod, reel, fishing line or bait, to choose the most suitable for the given fishing conditions.

Fishing reviews allow you to find out the detailed characteristics of the tackle, its features, purpose, scope. In this section, you can learn not only about popular models, their performance, but also about the latest innovations and trends in the spinning world.

Spinning tackle features

There are no secondary elements in the spinning fishing kit. Every detail plays important role, affects the characteristics of gear, its suitability for specific baits and fishing methods. All components must strike a perfect balance and allow their full performance to be used.

Reviews of fishing products posted on the pages of the Spinning Club website allow you to understand all the intricacies of the formation of a set and the selection of individual elements:

  • Spinning rod.
  • Inertialess coil or multi.
  • Multifilament braided line or stretchable nylon line.

The site also discusses the latest fishing tackle from famous manufacturers who are considered the founders of fashion in the fishing industry. With the help of the presented material, a fishing enthusiast will always find out their main characteristics, and will be able to make the right choice.

Lots of quality information regarding artificial lures. These are wobblers, silicone, poppers, spinners, walkers, spinnerbaits and others. Fresh fishing novelties presented by famous brands are considered, their animation techniques, scope and nuances of use on our rivers, reservoirs, lakes, frogs and other reservoirs are described.

Information on the site

The portal for spinning players Spinning Club provides visitors with a lot of useful information about various models of fishing rods, spinning and multiplier reels, monofilament lines and braided lines, artificial lures, small accessories and accessories, equipment and equipment. Here you can find out about new products for fishing, modern ways fishing, fashion trends and trends in spinning fishing directions.

Hello. Today in the review there are several fishing things, namely: a braided line, an inertial-free reel, a spinning rod and a cage.
Let's start with braided cord.



Coil weight 71g.


The cord was chosen for feeder fishing, but it will also work for spinning fishing, although it is a bit thick. The indisputable advantages of the cord are increased strength with a smaller diameter, as in the monofilament of the same breaking load, wear resistance and almost complete inextensibility. The most commonly used braid for spinning, or rather for jigging. High-quality braided cord is much more expensive than monofilament. But in my case, the Noname cord is inexpensive and how it will show itself further and how long it will live is unknown.
Color brown, length 300m, diameter 40lb / 0.3. The strength of the cord depends on the thickness, and each manufacturer is different, it all depends on the materials and technologies. Usually it is assembled from a different number of fibers, which are pre-impregnated with a special strengthening, that is, a protective compound to improve its technical characteristics.
Translation table.


From the weight correspondence table, we get the maximum load on the cord 18.1kg, while the seller claims 14kg.

Photo thread under magnification. Millimeter ruler.



I did a tear test, hung 15kg on a cord (pancakes) - I withstood it. But this is not an indicator of strength, because. during the fight, you can not load it that way.

Now let's move on to the coil. Reel without inertia with the name HAIBIN.

A good reel should be strong, simple, easy to handle and as light as possible. It must allow fast baiting, hold a sufficient amount of fishing line and provide long-range casting of the bait.

Characteristics:

Manufacturer HAIBIN
Model AF4000
Gear ratio: 5.5:1
Number of bearings: 11+1BB
Friction front
Coil capacity: 0.30/180m
Weight: 302g


Box


Coil HAIBIN AF4000




The coil has a pleasant appearance, although the main thing is that it performs its main functions in fishing.
This sample has a very soft stroke, fairly smooth winding and no backlash, extraneous sounds and squeaks. The bow doesn't close on its own. Gear ratio 5.5:1 - in general, the most common.
The specification specifies computer shaft balancing.

Specification. Photo from the box.



The maximum load on the shaft is 6.4 kg. (from table)


Weight is 278g. We weigh.


Somehow it does not converge on 28 g.
Metal spool, weight 60g.




There is a special clip on the spool, designed exclusively for fixing the free end of the fishing line during transportation.


To remove the spool, you need to unscrew the friction brake adjustment knob.


The front friction brake is much more sensitive and can respond to even the weakest line resistances. Adjustable by turning the screw. The minus of the front clutch is not a very convenient setting during the fight.




The smallest and most loaded element of the reel is the line roller. The entire load falls on him. Therefore, they try to maximize its size by installing it on a thrust bearing. In this model, they saved on the bearing, it costs a regular bushing. I have already found a suitable bearing, I will change it.


The backstop is plastic, the stroke is soft.


Coil at work.


I did not disassemble, because I want to use working coil. And after disassembly, extra parts may remain. And the coil is not branded and there is no point in proving its cool quality.
Who cares about the disassembly diagram from the box.


Well, like everything I wanted to tell you about the coil.

Now about spinning.

In the characteristics of the spinning rod on the store page, only the length and weight are indicated, and the test and action are not indicated, so you can choose at random. And the test and build are very important parameters. The material is carbon.
A sticker on a spinning rod with characteristics.


And a warning sticker. I asked to translate from Chinese, it turned out like this - Danger, Caution electric shock - dangerous! beware of current! It can be seen that the manufacturer warns against accidental contact with electrical wires, the material conducts electricity.


Telescopic spinning rods are more convenient for transportation, but their quality leaves much to be desired. Due to the loss of length at the joints, they become heavier than pole rods with the same length. The structure of such spinning rods can only be fast , because the lower knees practically do not work and the bend of such rods is uneven. Rings are installed on them not where necessary, but where possible, i.e. at the ends of the knees.

The action of the rod is very important parameter, since the casting of the bait and the nature of the fight depend on it. The action characterizes the type of rod bending under load. It is divided into: fast action rods (Fast); rods of medium action (middle); slow action rod (Slow). Well, I kind of explained it clearly.

The rod test can be determined by the inscription on it. The test is indicated in grams - in the weight of the cast bait. For example "10-30 g". According to the power of the rods can be divided into four classes, if I'm not mistaken. On the reviewed spinning, a test of 30-60 is indicated, if this is a real test, and not a Chinese bred. In principle, such a test suits me.

test 3-10 grams(ultralight)
test 10-15 grams(light) most versatile
test 15-40 grams (middle class) for catching fish weighing more than 5 kilograms. Also for fishing in strong currents. Jig, swings.
test from 40 grams(heavy class) such spinning rods are designed for fishing with heavy jig lures at a depth with strong currents, as well as for fishing with long-range casting when heavy lures or sinkers are used.

The service life of the fishing line depends on which rings are on the spinning rod.
A good ring should be made of hard material, strong and well polished. There are no complaints about the spinning rings, but there are some for their fastening. The rings are glued badly, they scroll. The situation is saved as always by super glue. The rings on the folded spinning rod are covered with a plastic cap that protects against damage.




Upper access ring (tulip)


The ring is not glued.


The ring on the last knee in front of the tulip is not fixed, in a free state. When the knee is extended, it is fixed.


The length of the spinning rod is 2.4m. The usual universal spinning 2.4 - 2.7 meters. Folded 51 cm.
There is no good photo of the unfolded spinning rod, sorry.

Weight 129 gr.

The reel seat is metal, without pretensions, it fixes the reel perfectly.


Two nuts for fixing the coil.


The spinning handle is made of cork, very pleasant to the touch. Cork is a very light, warm, waterproof material. But it has a drawback - it crumbles easily. And high-quality cork is used on expensive spinning rods.


At the end of the handle there is a hole closed with a plug for replacing a failed link.




With coil.

The last thing left is a fish tank.

Selected for small fish when fishing from a boat. Also suitable for fishing at the very edge of the water, on a flat bank due to its short length.
Cages differ in the material of the mesh, in shape, width, total length, number of rings and the distance between them, and in the size of the mesh cell.
In my version:
Grid kapron green, cell 0.3 cm
Length 40 cm
Number of rings 4

On the second ring, it is pulled together with a cord from above so that the fish does not fall off.


Well, in general, it will do, the main thing is that the seams withstand.
That's all in a nutshell. Satisfied with all devices. Hope each lasts a long time.
Thank you all for your attention. Have questions ask.

One of the important conditions good fishing– Properly selected fishing tackle. Selection is determined by the quality of the selected product and the time of year. Allocate winter and gear in warm weather.

For warm weather.

Rods are solid, plug, telescopic. A reel is attached to the rod, the fishing line is selected depending on the reservoir and the type of fish.

· One-piece rods are distinguished by their strength, tk. made from fiberglass. Their disadvantage is that they are too heavy, therefore they are used only for passive fishing methods.

· Plug-in rods, their advantages: shortened equipment gives precise control, fishing is carried out under the crown of the rod; rod length (up to 20m.) allows you to choose the maximum distance. Length adjustment is carried out by removing the individual tubes that make up the rod, i.e. no disassembly of all gear is required; fishing in previously inaccessible places is possible; uncomplicated management; the possibility of precise placement of bait. But still there are some drawbacks - high cost, inconvenience during transportation, for people with good physical training. In turn, plug rods are divided into: match rods for experienced fishermen, sensitive to bites, increased rigidity and light weight. Carp rods are especially durable for catching large fish in bad weather. Universal ones make it possible to fish for any fish in adverse weather conditions.

· Telescopic designs are weaker than plug-in ones. rings are located at the junctions of the tubules. A huge advantage is their compactness, ease of transportation.

Spinning is caught predatory fish. Each method requires its own equipment. Each gear has its own spring properties. The system is considered the main one, i.e. bending the rod during pressure. The bend depends on the quality of the rod, the shape of the guides. All spinning rods are divided into ultra-fast action, fast action, medium, slow. Good for spinning braided fishing line. Reels can be multiplicative, which allow you to feel the bite with your finger, and inertialess will help you cast the bait further.

Bottom tackle - for catching fish from the bottom. Fishing from a boat, throwing hands with a rod and reel.

Fishing tackle for winter fishing.

During the cold period, several types of gear are used.

· float rod. Widely known for catching various kinds fish. Here you need a natural bait or its likeness. The fishing method is static with bait.

· Fishing rod with a nod. At the end is a nod, which is used with different types fish, but the method changes dramatically. The fisherman moves, playing with a mormyshka. The main thing is the compliance of the mormyshka with the conditions of the reservoir.

· Fishing rod for lure when catching predatory fish. The basic rule is strength and reliability. The angler must prepare a rod with 3-4 guides, lubricate the reel, clean the line from ice. When collecting gear in the cold season, attention is paid to the line. For fishing under the ice, a thin fishing line is used. In winter, the water is not cloudy, the fish are whimsical, the baits are small. Winter fishing line does not lose strength and softness during frosts, does not deform, increased requirements for abrasive resistance. Fishing for predatory fish takes place with a fishing line with a thicker diameter.

When choosing a spinning rod, you need to clearly understand for yourself that there are no universal models. But how do you choose the right model for you? Fishing stores today are full of variety. And how not to get lost here?

Spinning- a rod with throughput rings and a mount for a reel (inertialess, inertial or multiplier). Fishing is carried out on artificial lures, which resemble fry in behavior - the main prey of predatory fish.

1. Rod length

The length of the spinning rod affects the casting distance, the convenience of playing and the comfort of your movement around the place where you are going to fish. It is from this factor that you need to build on when choosing a rod.

The overgrown shore of a small river requires a shorter length, but once on the spacious sandy shore of the lake, you can choose a more massive tackle.

Separately, it is necessary to mention fishing from a boat. Here you also need to take the rod with the shortest length, because otherwise it will be inconvenient for you to pull the fish towards you, and even take on spinning in general. The best option will be the purchase of spinning rods of different sizes.

For fishing from the shore, choose a longer spinning rod (2.7-3.5 meters), for fishing from a boat, choose a shorter one (2.1-2.7). But fishing with a long spinning rod on a bank densely overgrown with trees is inconvenient, keep this in mind when choosing a spinning rod for fishing from the shore.

2. Rod Whip Materials

  • CFRP. Sufficiently strong, resilient and flexible. Among the disadvantages: high cost and carbon fiber conducts electricity perfectly, so you need to be careful during thunderstorms.
  • Fiberglass. Durable, bends pretty well. Among the disadvantages: it has a large specific gravity, and therefore it is inexpensive.
  • Composite rods. Consist of glass and carbon fiber.

All three options are good to use, the choice is a matter of taste and special cases.

3. Coil

Decide on financial opportunities. Cheap coils are usually made of plastic and break very quickly. Coils whose parts are made of metal are much more durable. Such models are an order of magnitude higher - but they are worth it. Nevertheless, an inexpensive option, you can always find a middle ground.

The choice of coil depends on the goals. Are you hunting big fish? Please choose power coils. Do you need small things? Then you can buy something lighter and, accordingly, cheaper.

The reel must match the length of the rod. When buying, carefully consider characteristics such as weight, spool capacity and number of bearings.

4. Rod test

Test, or test value indicates the power of the rod. It is measured in grams or fractions of an ounce. In accordance with this parameter, rods are:

  • Ultralight (up to 6 grams)
  • Light (up to 22 grams)
  • Medium (up to 45 grams)
  • Heavy (over 45 grams)

These divisions are highly arbitrary. But when buying, you still have to decide on the weight of the intended bait.

5. Build

Slow spinning action


According to the system, spinning rods are divided into:

  • fast
  • medium
  • slow

Fast sticks are considered the best.

You can check the flexibility of the spinning swing right in the store. Only the top should bend.

How does the choice of rod depend on the method of fishing?

The choice of spinning for trolling, twitching, microjigging and other fishing methods varies and the main attention should be paid to the method of fishing:

  • what weight is the bait;
  • how deep to do the wiring;
  • place for fishing: from the shore or boat;
  • reservoirs with or without flow.

On a densely overgrown coast, it will be difficult for you to catch with a long rod, most likely, spinning will be required to make not very far, but point casts.

When buying, you need to take into account the bait test, casting distance. Also, spinning rods of small and medium length take up less space, they are comfortable and lighter in weight.

But, on the other hand, with a short rod it is impossible to make a long cast, and this is very inconvenient when catching a trophy specimen of especially large sizes. From the shore it is better to use a longer rod, and from a boat it is better to use a shorter one.

Rating of the best spinning rods and their manufacturers

If you still cannot make a choice of spinning yourself, we offer you a list the best spinnings:

  1. Shimano BeastMaster- a heavy rod for catching large specimens;
  2. Black Hole Bassmania- durable and fast. An indispensable spinning rod for fishing from a boat, in strong currents and for large predators;
  3. Banax Ultra– there are five types of rods in the line;
  4. Black Hole classic Elite;
  5. Norstream-Dynamic II.

This list can be replenished with models from Daiwa and Ryobi, and perhaps a couple more companies producing high-quality spinning rods.

Budget spinning models

Shimano Catana- a line of spinning rods from 1200 rubles. The brand has proven itself high quality, therefore, these spinning rods are in the lead when choosing rods entry level among novice spinningists.

Video guide on how to choose the right spinning for a beginner

First of all, when choosing a spinning rod, you need to rely on the conditions of your future fishing: from a boat or from the shore, on a large predator (with big baits) or smaller.

But Chinese models of spinning rods must be chosen with great care. Some models can break even during the most ordinary casting, unable to withstand their own weight. Carefully check the rod you buy for strength and be sure to look at several options before choosing the one you buy.

The desire to master the spinning fishing of a predator pushes the novice angler to purchase the first rod. Shops are filled with spinning rods from different manufacturers in a wide price range.

To choose a suitable fishing rod, you need to contact experienced spinning comrades. And if there is no one to help, you will have to familiarize yourself with the main criteria for selecting a spinning rod yourself.

You need to start with what is called a spinning rod, equipped with access rings and a holder for. The coil is equipped with an artificial hook attached to the end of it. With a sharp swing of the rod, the bait is thrown into the water, and then the reel handle slowly rotates, the fishing line is reeled in and “plays” in the water, reminding the predator of a small, sick fish.

Spinning rods differ in length, blank material, action, dough and price.

The length of a spinning rod has a significant impact on the casting distance, the comfort of moving along the shore, and the convenience of playing large fish.

For fishing on a small river or lake, as well as when fishing from a boat, a spinning rod 2.1-2.4 m long is enough. If fishing will most often occur on major rivers and reservoirs from the shore, then it will be possible to cast the bait far with a rod of 2.7-3 m.

Letterhead material

Currently, manufacturers produce several types of rods.

  1. Fiberglass. Spinning rods made of this material are durable and flexible. They differ in the lowest cost, having such disadvantages as big weight and low sensitivity.
  2. CFRP. The most expensive rods are made of carbon fiber, they are also called carbon, carbon or graphite. Spinning has high sensitivity, elasticity and lightness. Among the shortcomings, it should be noted the high cost, the tendency to breakage.
  3. Composite. The combination of the ratio of fiberglass and carbon fiber has led to the creation of light and strong rods with satisfactory sensitivity and affordable price.

Depending on how much the rod blank bends when casting the bait or when playing, there are three types of action.

The fast action is characterized by the bending of only the tip of the rod. A slow action rod flexes completely when loaded, while medium action spinning rods take an intermediate position.

To practically learn the action of the rod, you need to ask the seller or partner to hold the tip of the rod, and lift the spinning up yourself. Depending on the applied force, you will see how the rod flexes under different loads.

Test load

The choice of test parameters depends on the weight of the bait and the method of its wiring. So for fishing with spinners weighing 5-10 g, a spinning rod with a test of 5-20 g is required. When jig fishing for baits weighing 20-40 g, it will be good to show each touch of the bottom with a bait with a test of 10-50 g. The more expensive the spinning, the the test limit is more precisely defined.

The combination of blank, test, action, rings affects the sensitivity of the spinning rod. But even a quality rod can become "insensitive" if it is not properly rigged. It is very important to select a reel, fishing line, equipment and other small things (leashes, clasps, swivels, carabiners) for a specific spinning rod.

It is almost impossible for a beginner to determine and evaluate the sensitivity of a fishing rod. This requires experience, as well as work with different rods. But you can try to choose a more sensitive rod in the store according to two main parameters.

  • Spinning mass. The sensitivity of the rod is directly related to its weight. The lighter the rod, the higher its sensitivity.
  • Rod return time initial position after shaking. To determine this parameter, you need to take the spinning by the handle and shake it. The faster the tip of the rod stops twitching, the more sensitive the spinning is.

Spinning rods are quite different in cost. The cheapest fiberglass models can be purchased within 1,000 rubles, and high-quality spinning rods for professionals cost from 6,000 rubles and more.

However, only experienced spinning rods who have tested more than one rod will be able to appreciate all the advantages of the branded “stick”.

How to choose spinning for a beginner

It is quite difficult for a beginner spinning player to navigate in abundance of rods. It is best to start with a simple universal "stick" of the budget category.

When choosing the first spinning rod, you should rely on the experience of friends and acquaintances. Be sure to take into account the fishing conditions that will be fishing, as well as the size and type of predator. A beginner spinning player should not chase expensive branded rods.

It is better to spend more time in the store and choose a budget, but high-quality fishing rod. Perhaps it will become the first stage in the development of a future professional spinning player.