It is believed that fish traps appeared much earlier than gear. Most likely, they were already used in the Stone Age. Using these devices, the sense of fishing as one of the sports and recreation is somewhat lost, but be that as it may, traps for fish are in demand.
In an effort to save time and effort, but at the same time secure a decent catch, many people use various fishing tricks and homemade products on water. The Muzzle is one such trap. Of course, this product cannot be called a novelty, since it is widely used by professional fishermen and amateurs. Beginners who decide to learn how to make this fish trap with their own hands can learn a lot of useful information from this article.
Acquaintance with the device
The muzzle for fishing is a trap that can rightfully be considered universal. The fact is that it is equally effective both in fast rivers and in lakes. "Muzzle" is suitable for those places where it is not possible to use the network. You can fish through this trap for different fish. They call the muzzle for fishing differently: the top, the wick and the vent.
Description
The face for fishing can be classic and specialized. The first is used for any fish, the second - for a specific species. "Muzzles" differ in size, neck design and body shape. A variety of materials can be used for their manufacture. Outwardly, the muzzle resembles a cylindrical pipe equipped with a neck through which a fish penetrates into the body. For the input part, a round shape is provided, the end of the neck of the conical shape.
To make it easier to use the trap, fishermen equip it with guiding wings. The body of the muzzle can be square, triangular or in the form of a semicircle. Sizes also vary. Dimensions depend on such parameters as the volume of the catch and the depth of the reservoir. How to make a fish trap with your own hands is described in more detail below.
What will the craftsman need?
Before proceeding with the manufacture of the trap, you must acquire the following consumables:
- By the rods. Their diameter should be small.
- Hoops, through which the product is given the desired shape.
- The rope. With its help, individual elements and parts will be attached to the structure.
How to make a face? Working process
Making a device at home is not difficult if you adhere to the following sequence of actions:
- The first step is to make a hoop. Well, if you managed to find an already finished wood product. Otherwise, the home craftsman will have to make it yourself. For this purpose, hard wire, previously peeled with sandpaper, is suitable. To prevent the product from rusting, a special antiseptic is applied to its surface. After the substance has dried, the hoop is given the necessary shape and size. The roots and branches of trees are also suitable as material. The consumable will be more elastic if it is pre-dipped in boiling water. Otherwise, working with wood will be difficult. Further, both ends of the hoop are pulled together and fixed with a strong thread.
- Make a muzzle body. The rods are bundled and aligned in length. One vertex is separated from the beam, it must be tied to a hoop, and put a stick under the eyeballs. Do the same with the rest of the rods. In order not to confuse the rods intended for the manufacture of the body with the material for the cone, every second bar should be highlighted. The hoop is tied around it in a circle. The rods to be used in the case are fastened and fixed with a transverse braid to another hoop.
- To increase the length of the hull, new branches are being added to its rods, they are braided to a new hoop.
- After weaving, they begin to make holes in the hunting cone. For this purpose, the masters, having slightly stepped back from the braid, cut off everything superfluous from the rods.
- So that the caught fish can be removed from the trap, a special hole is made in the structure. It is made in those rods that are between different hoops. The dimensions of the windows may be different. It all depends on the size of the fish caught. They are closed by means of special doors that are woven separately. They are attached to the structure with a rope.
Judging by numerous reviews, the procedure for making a face for fishing is rather laborious, but simple, and a novice fisherman will cope with it.
About device specifics
According to experts, good traps are obtained from network paintings and burlap. Since various materials have both advantages and disadvantages, a homemaker will have to take this into account. For example, fabric and network muzzles are more convenient to use. If necessary, they can be easily folded and transported. Also, these traps practically do not take up space. At the same time, these "faces" have a low operational resource. The design of the rods is reliable and durable. Once trapped in a fish, the fish will not escape.
Finally
Muzzles are placed along the coast, at the bottom and in reed beds. Given the characteristics of the reservoir, know the habits of a particular type of fish, you can count on a successful outcome of fishing.