Summer fishing rod side nod – application and rigging

Not all anglers know that a regular fishing rod can be used not only with a float. There is a rather interesting type of fishing – side nod fishing.

What is a side nod and why is it needed

Lateral nod is a device that allows you to play with a bait tied to the end of a fishing rod, as well as fix a fish bite.
Side nod on the photo [/ caption] Side nod is sometimes used as needed. If the angler wants to fish in the grass, then he can lower the bait into a small “window” only vertically. You can’t do that with a float. In addition, the lateral nod allows you to play with a bait, which is usually a jig, which also cannot be done in other ways. Fishing with a side nod is a hybrid of summer and winter fishing, when the angler, with his skillful actions, animates the lure and sees with his own eyes the moment of biting. It is good to fish with a side float among thickets of reeds and grass [/ caption] Fishing with a line with a side nod gives the angler the following advantages:

• you can accurately deliver the bait to the desired point;
• it becomes possible to give the bait the necessary game and thereby attract fish;
• the number of hooks on the grass is minimized;
• due to the compactness of the rig, fishing becomes mobile;
• You can make a nod with your own hands.

Operating principle

The bait, tied to a fairly short line, is lowered into the right place and begins to give it movement with the help of a side nod. The latter clearly captures the moment of the bite and allows you to make a timely hooking.

When to use a side nod in a rig

A fishing rod with a side nod is indispensable in a situation where it is impossible to throw a rig with a float at a promising point. This mainly concerns fishing in the grass, but the dense bushes behind the back can also become an insoluble problem for float fishing. There are times when a fish reacts badly to a stationary bait, for example, in calm weather, and then with the help of a lateral nod, you can animate it and provoke the object of catching to bite. When fishing in snags, fishing with a side nod can also show excellent results. You can also
catch on the side nod on the current, experienced anglers recommend feeding and animating the jig downstream [/ caption]

Tackle for fishing with a side nod – features of rig installation

The side bow tackle includes the following items.

Rod

A very important element of the tackle. It requires maximum lightness, reliability and resilience. Fly rods are usually used. The minimum length is 4.5 meters. Most often they use 6-meter rods, but if necessary, they even resort to fishing with 9-meter rods. In any case, the rod should be made of carbon fiber – with the “glass” for a day of fishing, your hands will fall off.
Side nod design [/ caption]

Interesting fact! Usually, rods without rings and, accordingly, without a reel are used. But sometimes it is necessary to throw the bait to the place of fishing, but the length of the fishing rod is not enough. Then use a simple inertial reel with a small amount of line wound around it.

Fishing line

Usually they use monofilament fishing line, but there are no objections to thin braiding either. The length is determined experimentally – the main thing is that it is convenient to fish and the tackle is harmonious.

Healthy! To store the fishing line during transitions with a folded rod, you can tie a simple reel with a thread or tape to the first knee of the fishing rod.

Nod

The most important element of the tackle. What are the requirements for a side nod:

1. Must have the right elasticity . In other words, in no case should it dangle in gusts of wind, but it should also not be so powerful that the hook will fly out of the fish’s mouth when striking. Usually a nod is selected for a specific jig and it is done at home. The lateral nod under the jig should be elastic with a shock absorption effect [/ caption]
2. The nod must be of the correct length to dampen parasitic vibrations. The longer the rod, the longer the nod. Experts recommend setting a 25 cm long nod on a 6 meter long fishing rod, and almost 40 cm on a “nine”.
3. Under no circumstances should the line get entangled by the nod – not with a sharp “idle” hooking (the most common case), nor when the fish gets into the grass, nor in case of possible descents.
4. The nod should be clearly visible to the angler in any weather .

Bait

Summer jigs are used as bait when fishing with a side nod. They are larger than winter ones and have a larger hook size. Usually lead jigs are used, which are light enough (up to 1 gram). Can be fished with both non-attachment and conventional jigs. As a
rewinder for summer fishing, devils have proven themselves well.
Devils are often used when fishing with a side nod when fishing with a float rod [/ caption]

Bait

Bait is more commonly used animal:
bloodworm ,
maggot ,
worm , but in some cases, especially in the summer heat, you can try to catch on semolina
mash , bread or pastry.

How to assemble a side nod tackle on a summer float rod

It is better to prepare the tackle in advance. Choose the appropriate jig to the nod, tie it to the fishing line, attach the fishing line to the rod.
Side nod rig [/ caption]

Important! When fishing on the go, everything should be at hand. Therefore, it is recommended to use unloading vests with many pockets, where you can put everything you need: boxes with jigs and bait, an extractor, a knife, fishing line, etc.

Mounting option [/ caption]

How to make a side nod with your own hands

There are several ways to make a side nod from scrap materials, namely: From a plastic bottle. To do this, you need the following:

• plastic bottle;
• sandpaper;
• scissors;
• thin paper clip;
• waterproof glue;
• red or orange nail polish.

The manufacturing process looks like this:

1. A blank of the required length and width is cut from the bottle.
2. One end is brought to a width of 0.5 mm and processed with a thin sandpaper.
3. A loop is made of a paper clip, the two ends of which are brought together.
4. The loop is attached to the tapered end of the workpiece with threads.
5. The place of the winding is glued.
6. The end of the nod is painted with a bright waterproof varnish.

From a stationery clip. The following will come in handy:

• stationery clip for papers;
• a piece of window seal;
• lavsan blank;
• chupa-chups candy stick;
• quick-drying glue.

Side nods from a clip-on clip [/ caption] The process of making a nod is as follows:

1. A fragment is cut from the seal to the size of the clamp.
2. An incision is made in its upper part.
3. The clamp is spread as wide as possible and is lubricated with glue from the inside.
4. A piece of sealant is glued into it.
5. The nod of the required length and width is cut out of the lavsan blank.
6. Shallow cuts are made on its edges for cambric.
7. A ring is glued to the end of the workpiece.
8. The glue-smeared nod is slid under the eyelet of the staple holder. After the glue dries, the eyelet will press into place.
9. With the help of heating, the stick from the lollipop is bent and glued to the clamp.
10. A sealant painted in a bright color is glued to the tube on top.

You can also make a side nod from a plastic clip and a clock spring.

Fishing for tackle on a side jig

What kind of fish is caught with a side nod

Naturally, first of all, they catch the fish that lives in the grass. No. 1 on this list is rudd. This beautiful and lively fish rarely goes out into open water: its element is thickets of aquatic vegetation. The second number is the crucian carp – also a fan of thickets.
In addition to them, you can catch any other fish: roach, silver bream, carp, bream, even a pike can bite. Perhaps only the perch rarely crawls into the grass.

Side nod fishing technique

The basic technique of fishing with a side rod is as follows: The bait is placed on the bottom, then gradually raised by 15-20 cm, paused and thus continue to rise to the surface of the water. Do the wiring several times. At a distance of 5-10 cm from the bottom, the bait is given high-frequency vibrations, periodically pauses. Without any hesitation, the bait is lifted up, gradually reducing the rate of ascent. They make oscillatory movements at different distances from the bottom. They just put the bait on the bottom and wait for a bite.
Typical place for side jig fishing in summer and spring [/ caption]

Catching crucian carp in ponds

For catching crucian carp, it is recommended to use small tungsten jigs. The game should be smooth without sudden movements. The jig should be wiggled at the bottom, creating clouds of turbidity. Crucian carp bites badly on a rewinder, therefore they use: in the spring – a worm and bloodworms, in the summer – a roll, dough, pearl barley, corn.

Side nod on the current

When fishing in the current, the bait is placed on the bottom, after which it is slightly raised, holding the fishing line in tension. Periodically, the bait is dragged along the bottom, creating streaks of turbidity that attract fish.

Tips for beginners

For those who are just starting to catch with a side nod, the following advice can be given:

• a nod in the store should be chosen carefully, and if possible, it is better to do it yourself so that it fits the specific conditions of fishing;
• the place for fishing should be chosen so that the sun shines in the back;
• you need to learn how to identify promising places for fishing;
• if it is possible to fish from a boat, then it is better to do so. Sitting in a boat, it is easier to determine the direction of the cast so that the wind and sun do not interfere. In addition, you can fish with a shorter rod.

A homemade side nod can be clearly adjusted to the fishing conditions [/ caption] How to properly set a side nod for a summer fishing rod – two options for rigging for different fishing rods for catching crucian carp and carp with a summer jig and for reeling fishing with long rods – video tips for beginners: https://youtu.be/cbsuphtYwk0 Side nod fishing requires the angler to be physically fit and equipped. Waders or wading overalls are indispensable. Polarized glasses will help you observe the nod and remove glare from the water. Fishing with a side nod is fun and effective, because a small jig wiggling in the water attracts fish better than a lifeless worm or a slimy piece of dough. As a result, the angler gets not only an easily accessible active, but also a passive fish.

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