Likbez fisherman: kukan - what is this?

Fishing is a complete moral and physical pleasure for many men. Well, here so here in the morning, at dawn, to catch a fish, but more! And there is still a lot of time ahead for catching other fish. But until evening, the specimens caught in the morning may not survive. For this (that is to preserve the catch), and probably was invented by the kukan.

What is this device and what is it for?

It is designed to carry and save the prey and is a fairly strong cord with a wire loop or a pin on the end. The mechanism of action is quite simple. The large caught fish is first removed from the hook, then they are inserted into the muffin itself: the metal loop is threaded into the hole, which is usually done with a knife at the mouth of the fish, in soft tissues. After that, the prey falls gently into the water. Cord the upper end is fixed on the shore (hammered peg), and on the water - tied to the boat's halyard or to the oars. So the caught fish will survive for a rather long time, until the very end of your fishing.

How to make a doll yourself?

If you forgot to buy such a branded fixture in a fishing shop, you can easily make a Cucumber yourself. "What is this need for this?" - you ask. Well, firstly, if there is not a cage, then this is one of the most reliable devices for preserving fish. And secondly, you will not spend too much time and energy. Everything is very simple:

• We take a strong kapron cord of sufficient length;
• To the lower end we tie a small strong stick - for the middle;
• Kukan, made by hand , ready to use!

Advice

Kukan - what is this? Necessary on any fishing tackle! But the main mistake of some (even experienced) fishermen is passing the stick (needle) under the gills. Fish, planted on the doll in this way, quickly falls asleep and begins to deteriorate. So it is better to make a knife hole in the soft tissues of the mouth of the fish, and then already pass the stick with the cord. It is advisable not to damage the blood vessels near the tongue and gills. If the hook has gone deep into the esophagus, it should not be pulled out, but cut off with the lead, without taking it out. It is better to tie another then, but your fish will remain fresh as long as possible. And in the heat, when the water is heated as much as possible, the fish, worn on the Cucumber, is better preserved if it is lowered as deep as possible. Just tie a small load to the structure, which will lie on the bottom. Such subtleties must be known first of all in order to return home with a live, not a "snusky" catch.

Modern Cucane

What is it and what changes in the design did he undergo? Today, high-tech devices are being created that replace the doll in the classical sense of the word, while retaining its original purpose and name. So, the popularity of the doll for underwater hunting is gaining popularity. Its main function is to keep the prey during fishing underwater using a harpoon or a gun. It is usually attached to the belt, sometimes to the buoy (in case of catching particularly large specimens or the danger of the appearance of sharks).

Doing it ourselves

A good cockroach for spearfishing can be made on its own. This is cheaper and more reliable. There are a lot of ways of making it. Basic materials:

• Metal needle (enough will be a hollow stainless steel tube);
• Rope or thread (the clothesline or kapron cord is quite suitable).

So:

1. We buy in the autoshop a tubule made of metal (diameter - 0.5 cm, length - 15 cm).
2. Cut off on one side at an angle, we process the cut with sandpaper. It turns out a needle.
3. In the role of thread - a cord made of capron, lin, or an ordinary clothesline.
4. We bind the thread to the needle in the middle: by knot or through a drilled hole.
5. Kukan for spearfishing is ready.

Subtlety of operation

To tie the resulting kukan to the hunter's belt, it is recommended to use a carbine, but with a very powerful "hook" it can be quite difficult to undo under the tension to release the fisherman himself. Therefore, seasoned underwater hunters are advised to take with them a small sharp knife to cut the twine in the event of an accident.