Winter Catch: 5 Useful Items for Winter Fishing

Additionally, you can pick up a drill, bait, bite alarm and other useful things for fishing in fisherman's catalog.

Carbon rod for big fish, screw reel seat, sharp hook.

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The Salmo winter rod has an optimal length of 50 cm (when extended) for zander and large perch fishing. The rod is designed for fishing with a lure with a horizontal or uneven balancer (for jigs, Salmo Sport Ice 440-01 is suitable). When folded, it is only 23 cm, so it can be carried in a small pocket of a backpack.

The blank is made of durable carbon fiber that can hook and withstand large fish up to 2.5 kg (respectively, the fishing line must be strong ). The material is very flexible and allows you to feel the bites of even small perch well. The handle is made of metal with a foam insert at the end. It itself is non-slip thanks to the transverse ribs, but in severe frost it can cool the hand. The handle has a screw reel seat, which allows you to install coils of different types (inertial, inertialess, multiplier). Strong guides provide good line throughput during reeling.

Experienced anglers note that the Salmo Ice Telerod Plus 416-12 rod is best used for catching predatory fish, as the bait for herbivores does not feel good on the blank. It is more comfortable to fish while standing than sitting because of the rather decent length of the blank (as for winter rods).

Lightweight, front drag, high ratio, 5 bearings.

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No significant minus.

Balzer Alegra Mini 515

This small spinning reel is perfect for winter style rods. It weighs only 175 grams, so the whole rod assembly will be quite light. The gear ratio of the reel is 5.1, which is five turns of the spool per turn of the handle. At the same time, about 1 meter of line is wound, which is very useful when you need to quickly pull the fish out.

The Balzer Alegra Mini 515 reel has a front friction clutch, which is responsible for bleeding the line from the spool when a large fish is caught on the bait. At the same time, the front drag is more sensitive than the rear drag, and can respond to even the weakest line resistances. The spool can hold 100 meters of 0.15 mm thick line, which on average is designed for fish up to 1 kg. However, at the same time, you can load a thicker line for larger fish, but the capacity will naturally decrease.

There are 5 bearings installed in the reel. This is the optimal amount, as it ensures a smooth run when winding and a long life of the reel with its low weight. The spinless reel design eliminates the possibility of beard formation, thereby increasing the angler's enjoyment of ice fishing.

Quick heating, plastic dispenser, lightweight, protective cover, does not burn hands.

Work less than advertised 12 hours.

Kovea VKH-PW5M

Catalytic hand warmer will become an indispensable "heater" for the fisherman on especially cold days. Purified gasoline is poured inside the heating pad (as in a lighter), which evaporates under the action of a catalyst and releases heat. To start the “work” of the heater, you need to hold the catalyst over the fire of a lighter or match for 5 seconds. Such heat is safe for humans, as it is released without fire, burning and soot. Also, the device will not burn your hands, as it warms up to a maximum of 60 degrees.

The capacity of the burner is 12 ml, which, according to the manufacturer, is enough for 12 hours of continuous operation. However, users note that after ten hours of use, the temperature of the heating pad is significantly reduced, which is why you have to add gasoline. Kovea VKH-PW5M comes with a special transparent "watering can" with measured divisions, thanks to which you can conveniently measure 6 or 12 ml of gasoline.

The heater is slightly smaller than a mobile phone in size, and very light in weight (only 80 grams), making it easy to carry in a trouser or jacket pocket. It must be filled immediately before use, as gasoline evaporates through small holes in the housing. Because of this, a bottle of gasoline must be carried with you at all times. In the kit, the manufacturer supplies a fleece cover for the heating pad. It simultaneously protects the heating pad from scratches during transport, and also, as far as possible, a person's pocket from the smell of gasoline (since the fumes evaporate anyway).

Spacious, many pockets, waterproof material, there is a chair, belts and waist carabiners, thermal pocket.

Price.

Tramp Forest 40 L

Tramp Forest doubles as a backpack and comfortable chair. It has a sturdy 23mm diameter steel frame to carry heavy loads. The same frame turns into a chair that can easily support a person weighing up to 120 kg, which is very useful for winter fishing. At the same time, if you put it on snow or ice, the contents of the backpack will not be wet, since the bottom is made of waterproof polyester. The zippers and the rest of the backpack are also waterproof, so the backpack is not afraid of rain.

The maximum capacity of the backpack is 40 liters. Behind those numbers is a spacious main compartment that holds spare coils, sandwiches, a small ice pick and even spare fishing rods, 30 cm long. A wide pocket is placed at the end, into which floats (for summer fishing), baubles, sets of hooks, leashes, etc. fit perfectly. Two small side pockets are perfect for walkie talkies and travel GPS. There is also an additional high thermal pocket for a thermos or a flask of water up to 2 liters.

To make the backpack filled with fishing tackle easier to carry, its design includes chest and waist belts. They are pulled together with special carabiners, thereby removing part of the load from the shoulders. On the shoulder strap there is a pocket for a mobile phone or a knife. The price of a backpack is quite high, but this is due to its design features.

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Lightweight, roomy, windproof, quick assembly system, flame retardant, durable.

No significant minus.

Holiday Easy Ice 3

The Holiday Easy Ice 3 is specially designed for winter fishing. The area of the tent is 3.2 m2, which allows two fishermen to fish at the same time without interfering with each other. In the front part there is a detachable door and a ventilation window. So that the door does not flutter in the wind and does not tear, the design has two Hook-and-loop straps that fasten it to the tent.

Bearing arcs are sewn into the awning, so you do not need to constantly assemble and disassemble the tent. It is enough to open it like an umbrella in a few movements, and it will take on a spherical shape. The arcs are made of flexible durable fiberglass, the service life of which, according to the manufacturer, is at least 10 years. The awning is made of windproof and waterproof nylon, so the fisherman is not afraid of rain, snow and wind.

Snow protection around the perimeter is provided by a special skirt made of polymer material, which additionally adds stability to the tent. Inside the tent, you can freely install a burner and cook food on it - all the smoke will be ventilated through the rear detachable window. The material is additionally impregnated with a special refractory substance, which reduces the likelihood of accidental ignition. Weighing only 2.7 kg including the cover, the tent can be transported freely even on a bicycle.