Keeping up with trends bags Hungarian supplier top award
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It is a phenomenon that is gathering momentum and Hungarian bait and tackle supplier Energofish has already pocketed an award for a product that is filling a need in the market.
Demand for ready-made rigs and terminal tackle is one of the fastest growing trends on the market in Europe as anglers either have no time to complete the task or are not experienced enough to work out which components work best.
Energofish started its own production of rigs three years ago, choosing to keep the manufacture on home soil to ensure its control of quality and making it easier to evolve the product. “The aim was to create affordable and effective rigs and terminal tackle for the most popular fishing methods in our main markets,” explained Dániel Őze, the company’s Head of Marketing.
“In addition to today’s most popular feeder and carp fishing scenarios, Energofish has also placed a lot of emphasis on predator fishing for which we have a top team of professional catfish anglers in addition to those for perch and pike. They have prepared an entire preliminary range of ready-made rigs and terminal tackle for lake and river catfishing.
“This pre-tied catfish series – the Energofish Wizard range – has become readily available across Europe.”
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Recognising a growing requirement in the market, Energofish has developed the rig for river fishing. “The leader has been developed as a professional elevated bottom fishing technique, although it is also recommended for drop-off rigs,” said Dániel Őze.
It includes a swivel, monofilament leader line, Upose float, rattle, hook, braided leader, hook and knot protectors. In terms of operation, the underwater float lifts the hook from the bottom, ensuring that the bait is set at the right height when the catfish approaches.
The auxiliary hook is attached to the main one with a braided line that allows the bait to remain in a more natural position in the current. “It is advisable to place the float 15cm to 20cm from the hook,” said Őze. The rig is available with floats of different buoyancies depending on the bait. The smallest – 10g – is suitable for baitfish of up to palm size, while the 30g option is designed for larger ones of up to half a kilogram. Choose a sliding weight based on the size of the bait, advises Őze. “For soft-bodied baits, a 100g weight may suffice.”
For live baitfish, the larger the baitfish the heavier the weight should be on the rig. For smaller ones – up to palm size – a 200g to 250g weight is recommended. Weights of 300g to 350g may be required to ensure the rig does not move. The weight also depends on the strength of the current.
“For this leader it is also advisable to hook the baitfish onto the smaller auxiliary hook, attaching it through the nose so that it faces the current to make sure of a more natural movement which increases the chances of a successful catch. The rattle provides a more intense sound – also improving the likelihood of a strike.”
