Bait Feeders

Feeders

One of the simplest and most effective ways to introduce bait and particles into the area where we fish, feeders are successfully used by many anglers. They typically have a large capacity to carry feed materials for fish, thus managing to attract them close to the hook, increasing the chances of catching them.

A feeder is essentially a weight (a lead) with a frame around it, designed to hold and maintain the bait in place while transporting it along the bottom. The number of ribs can vary, but usually, there are at least 3 to allow the bait to be shaped and adhere sufficiently to the feeder, so it can withstand casting and falling through the water to the bottom. The number of ribs can also indicate how quickly our bait releases and dissolves (or how long it lasts) underwater. Some feeders integrate a long rod in their structure to prevent tangling with the main line, as well as to stabilize the feeder during casting, allowing for better accuracy when fishing at long distances.

Depending on how it is attached to the fishing line, a feeder can be classified as fixed or sliding, also known as in-line. As their names suggest, fixed feeders are those that, once attached to the fishing line, maintain a fixed position that cannot be changed, although it should be noted that fixed feeders can also be used in sliding or semi-sliding setups. In-line or sliding feeders are those through whose body the line passes, allowing them to slide on the main line, although similarly, they can be used in fixed or semi-fixed setups.

Used for both small and medium peaceful fish and for carp fishing, they are easy to use, easily integrated into fishing rigs, and have very good efficiency, making them extremely popular among anglers.