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Today, the fishing market offers a wide variety of baits, from the most similar to real fish to completely awkward ones. One of these is the mandala for pike perch. Quite an interesting nozzle, which is very popular among fishermen. It is even easier to catch pike perch on it than on other baits. In this article, we will consider the main features of the nozzle.
How to catch on a mandala: fishing technique
The mandula has a good catchability and is able to seduce even a passive predator. Used almost all year round. In some cases, this bait outperforms silicone and other traditional baits. The reason for this is the special geometry and special floating material.
Lure Benefits:
- Lure hooks are covered with soft material, which, unlike silicone products, contributes to less hooking for underwater obstacles. Of course, it is impossible to completely avoid the loss of an accessory, but the mandula passes through reservoirs with a complex relief quite easily. This solution does not reduce the likelihood of a reliable strike. On such a hook, pike perch will be caught well.
- Able to provoke fish to attack even at rest. In the presence of a current, the bait itself gives out a good game. Accordingly, wiring is not required.
- Due to its good buoyancy, the mandula performs well in the near-bottom area, imitating a fish dragging along the bottom.
In the water over the course the bait also sinks to the bottom. Then winding is done with a coil of 1,5-2 turns and a short pause is maintained. After, we repeat this process again. Having raised the mandula by 40-50 cm, we lower it to the bottom.
Features of catching pike perch on a mandala
The bait gives a very interesting and correct game, and one might even say beautiful. An interesting feature is the occupation of a vertical position during a stop. The floating material begins to lift the tail section, and the head section remains at the bottom due to the located load. This arrangement resembles a feeding fish. In the presence of a water flow, the rest of the parts begin to move, imitating real prey.
Mandala fishing is quite simple. It can be used at different times of the year (spring, summer, autumn and winter). The main thing is that in winter there is an open reservoir. The intensity of the wiring depends on the activity of the predator. The more passive it is, the slower the wiring. The jig is considered the most effective. The pause should be made a little longer to give the zander time for a targeted attack.
What mandulas are used when catching zander
Mostly for pike perch, two or three-piece nozzles are used. Recommended length 7-10 cm and with two tees. Weight sinker from 10 gr to 50 gr. Particular attention should be paid to hooks. They must be of high quality and reliable. Better than hardened steel.
The sting should look out of the bait by 0,5 cm. This will not cause much suspicion among the fanged one, but the hooking will be reliable. In this case, the probability of losing the nozzle is reduced, but not completely eliminated.
The favorite habitat of pike perch is snag. The peculiarity of fishing in such places is that the predator is not particularly picky, and takes bait regardless of color. Therefore, both colorful mandulas and nondescript ones are suitable.
Pike perch is a rather unpredictable predator. There is no specific pattern according to which there will be 100% bite. The same applies to color preferences. In some reservoirs, he can take on a yellow nozzle, and in others on a green one. It is better to have a good set of different models with you.
What is bait
Mandula is a multi-component bait, consisting of parts of different shapes (balls, cylinders, cones, and others). The elements are connected by winding rings. Usually the composition of the product includes 2-4 elements.
Hooks are installed in the head and tail parts. In the tail, the tee is slightly smaller. Masked with waterproof wool or thread. The last detail is the weight that is attached to the nozzle.
Today you can find many different variations and methods for making bait (non-hooks, for a retractable leash, and others). In fact, you can make a mandala for pike perch with your own hands. The process is simple and inexpensive.
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Craftsmen are able to make almost any bait. Starting from classic spinners and ending with exotic ones, mandulas. That is how they can be called, since the bait is quite interesting in its appearance. But despite the complex design, even a beginner can make it.
Materials and tools for manufacturing
To make bait you will need:
- Polyurethane foam (you can use ordinary foam) in different colors (bright colors are welcome);
- Red wool;
- Strong thread;
- Wire with a cross section of 0,5-0,7 mm;
- Round nose pliers;
- Passatizhi;
- Meqes;
- Awl;
- Ear stick (cotton);
- Waterproof glue;
- kêrê Stationery.
Having prepared the necessary materials, you can begin the manufacturing process. It shouldn’t cause any problems. Creativity is welcome.
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First you need to choose the appropriate colors of the material. They must necessarily alternate, for example, the first detail is blue-white-red and the second of the same range.
The polyurethane foam mandula consists of pre-cut circles of various diameters, which are held together with glue. The assembled part must be made in the form of a cylinder. If necessary, you can set her taper. It is better to draw a diagram in advance and navigate according to it.
A through hole is made in the center of the cylinder along the length for laying wire and attaching hooks. A heated awl can help in this matter. Then we insert the wire and wrap it from one end, and hook the tee to the second.
After that, we attach a polyurethane blank to the resulting frame. Insert the core of the ear stick into the second part. After installation, the ends should be melted.
Now that all the elements are ready, we proceed to fasten them into a single structure using loops. A bait of 3-4 elements can be made as follows. The upper part (head) is cylindrical. The second part is the same, but shorter. The third can be round (spherical), and the last is again cylindrical. In a word, as far as your imagination is enough. The main thing is not to overdo it with the size. Remember! The recommended length for pike perch is 7-10 cm. A good technician can make even better bait than store bought bait.
Rod rig
When fishing, a fast action rod is used. For fishing from the shore, a fishing rod with a length of three meters or more is suitable, and for fishing from a boat, the best option is from two. It is advisable to equip the rod with metal leashes 15-30 cm long and a thin braided line with a cross section of 0,12 mm.
The coil can be put inertial in size 2500-3000. It is good if the device includes a friction brake, and the gear ratio will be small.
The main fishing line with an average length of 30 m. A monofilament line with a section of 0,22-0,25 mm is considered more reliable. When fishing in large areas, you can install a braid with a diameter of 0,12-0,14 mm.