The history of donk fishing is very old. But the feeder belongs to the category of innovations. In both cases, it is about catching fish from the bottom of the reservoir. However, practice shows that with the help of modern equipment and the use of appropriate tactics, it is often possible to achieve much greater success in this kind of fishery.
Definition
Feeder is a tackle intended for bottom fishing. As an obligatory component, it contains a feeder, with the help of which the fish are lured.
Donka is a tackle used for angling bottom fish. The simplest design is a fishing line and a hook (often more than one) and a sinker connected to it. The rod is the most common.
Comparison
There are a lot of nuances that make it possible to differentiate the discussed devices and related fishing methods. Let's start with the principle of angling in each case. So, fishing with a feeder is based on a constant portioned supply of bait to the same area of the reservoir, creating a so-called lure spot. To do this, it is necessary to often throw the feeder with the mixture of the desired consistency contained in it in the chosen place. After casting, the bait is washed out of the holes and spreads along the bottom, which contributes to the accumulation of fish in this area. This is where you should then cast your fishing rod.
When fishing on the bottom, a feeder can also be used, which increases the chances of a good bite. However, the bait in this case is made thicker. The fish sucks food, and there is a chance that it will fall on the hook. Nevertheless, the difference between a feeder and a donkey is that when fishing with the latter method, it is more difficult to achieve the accumulation and retention of a large number of individuals in one place. If, using the donkey, use the feeder feeding tactics, then there will be no sense from this. This is because a heavy, stiff rod is not suitable for constant re-casts. It will tire you quickly.
The feeder, on the other hand, provides easy and accurate casting due to its flexibility. In general, this type of rod is designed in a special way. It is equipped with a reel and has many pass rings. But its main characteristic is a thin sensitive tip, signaling about any, even a very careful bite. In the bottom for this purpose, a bell is usually used, fixed on the rod itself or on the line. In a certain sense, this should be recognized as a plus of a zakidushka, because you can get distracted from it if necessary (for example, to switch to another tackle) - a bell will inform you that a fish has been caught. But due to the fact that the bell sounds from the wind, there is a risk of missing some of the bites. The feeder wins in case of wind.
It should be noted that the feeder features a delicate rig with a thinner leash material, which makes the fish less frightened. Of course, there are exceptions, for example, hunting a large carp, but this is a separate case. And so, despite the "cobwebs", the feeder can be used to fish out very large specimens. An important feature of modern equipment is the use of a single hook. A larger number of them in the case of a feeder is not required and will only create additional difficulties (for example, when playing). More than one hook can be attached to the donk.
If we talk about such an important moment as hooking, then when fishing with a feeder, the responsibility for it lies with the fisherman. However, this is precisely what many avid anglers find the most relish. The feeder allows you to feel the whole bite from the beginning to the moment of the hook. Resistance, the jerks of the fish will be transmitted directly to the hand. But if in this matter the result is more important than the process itself, then the usual donkey should be recognized as more convenient. It is easier to catch on it in the sense that the prey, as a rule, is caught by itself. This is largely facilitated by a weighty sinker.
There are at least two more important points by which the considered methods of fishing organization can be compared. What is the difference between a feeder and a donkey? The fact that the feeder has much greater opportunities in terms of long casting. This is extremely important when, say, it is required to reach the channel pit in the absence of a boat. It is known that sometimes a few meters decide the whole result of fishing. In this case, do not forget about the correct casting technique. For example, a spinning rod for a feeder is not applicable.
And one more significant nuance - if the reservoir is unfamiliar, then you can get used to the feeder as well as possible. The sensitive rod will allow you to "probe" the point to find a promising place. All bottom irregularities will be transmitted through the feeder, and the flexible tip of the equipment will prompt the moments when the load touches the underwater surface. In turn, catching with a donkey “at random” is rarely effective. In this case, it is better to know the place well, so that fishing does not remain just a contemplative event.
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