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There are not many trophy specimens among the inhabitants of the reservoirs of the middle zone; catfish refers specifically to them. Everyone dreams of catching a river giant, but not everyone knows the tricks for successful fishing. Catching a catfish on a kwok provides for the capture of large individuals, and we will analyze all the subtleties further.
What is kwok
Kwok for catfish is nothing more than an activity stimulator, the product, due to the specific sound created, makes the river giant break away from the bottom and explore the territory for goodies. The accessory is not a fishing tool; rather, it is an auxiliary product to attract the attention of a predator.
It is not difficult to work with a quok, the main task is to obtain a specific sound that is formed when the product hits the surface of the water. A sharp popping sound is obtained when the lower part, the hoof, hits the water. It is to him that the catfish reacts, moving in the direction of the signal. The reasons for this behavior of the barbel are not fully known, but the fact of interest was noticed by anglers a long time ago.
Kwoks are different, each catfish angler chooses a product individually for himself.
Selection of quokka
There are several varieties of chiseling tools, they differ not only in the material for manufacturing, but also in sound. When choosing, pay special attention to the size of the working surface, namely on the hoof:
- large when working will make a more deaf and low sound;
- a small size is enough to produce a sonorous and sharp sound with a short sound.
The choice of the emitted sound depends on the intended place of fishing, this should be taken into account. Experienced anglers recommend:
- a kwok with a small hoof size and a corresponding sound signal should be used in small water areas;
- deaf and low will attract the attention of catfish in large areas of the water surface.
Otherwise, there are no general recommendations, everyone chooses the most convenient tool for himself.
Kwok is:
- handle;
- waterfall
Relative to each other, they are under a degree of 60 units, but this placement is considered classic. There are models with a different location, they should not be discarded when choosing a tool. The main thing is that in the process of using the kwok, it attracts the attention of the catfish, lifting the hulk from the bottom.
Manufacture by own hands
Kwok for catching catfish can be bought in many fishing stores, you can order it on the Internet. There are many offers now, and the cost will be very different. Many craftsmen make such a device on their own, for this it is not at all necessary to be a master cabinetmaker, simple woodworking skills and the necessary tools will be enough.
All dimensions and drawings are taken from the Internet, there are many models with a detailed description of the work. Most often, Kwok is made:
- monolithic, it is cut from a single piece of wood, polished and coated with waterproof mixtures;
- heterogeneous is made of wood for the handle and a metal hoof.
Both options are successful and are used both for large water areas and for smaller water bodies.
For the manufacture of kwok, experts recommend choosing maple, pear, apple. Products from them are obtained with the best sound.
Echo sounder for fishing
Catching catfish on a kwok involves the use of not only the acoustic stimulus itself, but also other products. Capture is impossible without:
- boats;
- tackle;
- echo sounder.
The echo sounder these days has become an indispensable tool for anglers in search of fish in water bodies with different depths. To work with a quok and to catch a catfish in general, the product needs to be configured, you can learn more about this from more experienced comrades or ask for help on the World Wide Web.
A properly installed and adjusted echo sounder will show fish in the water column, not only at the bottom, but also during the period of approaching the bait.
fishing season
Fishing with a quok is not very long, it directly depends on the way the fish lives and its habits.
Summer
All summer months are favorable for catching catfish, however, fishing with a quok is carried out only in July and August, June falls out of this list due to fish spawning.
Autumn
It will be possible to successfully catch a kwok in September, then, with a decrease in the temperature regime of water and air, the use of this tool will become useless.
Winter
Catfish are not caught from the ice at all, during this period the predator falls into suspended animation and waits for more favorable conditions with warming.
Spring
After the ice melts, the activity of the catfish will be changeable, at first it will go to the shallows, into warmer water in search of food. When the water warms up more evenly, a spawning ban occurs, it will no longer be possible to catch with a quok.
Site Selection
Catfish belongs to large predators; as a abode, he chooses large water arteries and reservoirs for himself. Searching for it in small lakes or small rivers is a waste of time, depths and extensive holes simply will not fit here or will have insufficient depth.
Volga
One of the largest rivers in Europe has become a habitat for many species of fish, including catfish. Predator parking lots are looked for here at:
- toplyakov;
- a shoemaker;
- the precipitation;
- bottom irregularities with overhanging banks;
- on breaks.
Going fishing on the Volga in search of catfish, you should first study the place of the intended fishing, the presence of the above characteristics will definitely become the key to success.
Don
On the Don, finding catfish is also not difficult; a mustachioed predator often becomes a trophy among local fishermen. For capture, they choose places with:
- cliffs crashing into the water area;
- places with reverse flow;
- pools;
- quiet backwaters;
- stepped dumps between the main channel and the oxbow lake.
There are more than enough such promising places, therefore, the extraction of catfish is often crowned with success.
The main criteria for a parking lot are the depths of a decent size, a pit of 7 meters will definitely hide a catfish, and maybe more than one.
Rigging and mounting the rod
Catching involves the use of equipment, without which it will definitely not work to catch a giant. When using a quok, tackle can be collected both on a blank with a reel and on a reel. The remaining components will combine them.
Sinkers
Lead versions of the sliding type are used. The weight depends on the place to catch, with a strong current and pits of 15 m or more, 500-gram options can also be used. with a calmer movement of water flows, 50-70 g will be enough.
Hooks
Most often, for fishing with a quok, single hooks of a decent size are used, they are selected for the bait used.
Fishing line
When forming tackle on a reel and a blank, a monk is used, with a thickness of 0,6 mm or more with the corresponding discontinuous indicators. When collecting tackle on a reel, a nylon cord of 3 mm thick is taken as the basis.
underwater float
This element began to be used relatively recently, you can buy it in almost any fishing tackle store. Some craftsmen build it themselves from crust or neoprene.
An underwater bobber will help lift a live bait or other type of bait from the bottom and keep it in the water column, which will additionally attract the attention of a rising predator.
The formation of gear goes like this:
- when forming tackle on a rod, the first step is to wind the warp onto the spool;
- place the float, it must remain sliding;
- the sinker is placed on the base, fixed with stoppers;
- a segment of 70-100 mm is left on the basis, then a hook is knitted, this will be the so-called leash.
Then everyone is wound on a reel or reel and goes fishing.
Bait and tackle
The choice of bait depends on the place of fishing, that is, on the preferences of the fish in a particular reservoir. The main criterion for choosing is volume, the larger the beam, the larger the fish can bite. Let’s take a closer look at the most common options.
Squid
Freshly frozen carcasses are used, some are boiled and cleaned, but in most cases it is enough just to defrost. Either cut rings or whole squids are put on the hook.
Frogs
This delicacy will appeal to all catfish, regardless of the size and characteristics of the water area. They use both freshly caught frogs and those burned on fire.
Zywiec
The best live bait option for catching catfish is considered to be carp individuals 15-20 cm long and weighing from 300 g. Carp, crucian carp, ide roach are ideal.
Meat
Any lumpy meat is suitable for catching catfish. Use both raw, slightly rotten, and smoked or boiled in large pieces.
Liver
This bait option works anytime, anywhere. It is better to use poultry liver, chicken in particular.
Catfish will also react to other options, barley meat, leeches, creeps, lampreys have proven themselves well. They are baited in large bunches.
Catfish Catching Tactics
In addition to the quok and the collected gear, for successful fishing, each angler will need:
- watercraft;
- hook, for fixing and lifting the trophy on board;
- rubber sledgehammer for euthanizing fish;
- a loyal friend who will be a great helper.
Without these components, you can be left without a catch and even lose your existing tackle.
Boat fishing
With the help of an echo sounder, when passing over the pits, the location of the fish is determined. Swimming directly to the parking lot, they lower the tackle with bait and begin to work with a quok. at the same time, the level of extraneous noise is reduced as much as possible, but the product makes several blows on the surface of the water and waits for the rising catfish.
The same place is passed 2-3 times, if necessary, repeated after a few hours.
Spinning
Not every spinning blank is suitable for catfish, this must be taken into account. To withstand the mustachioed giant, the plug options are no more than 2 meters long, while the presence of reinforced rings and test indicators of 100 g or more will be an important point.
A pull will help to find out that the catfish liked the proposed yummy. It signals that it is necessary to quickly hook and remove the fish.
Catfish hauling
A caught trophy will try to go into a snag or other shelter; this cannot be allowed to do so. When fishing with tackle on a reel, with strong jerks, the tension is slightly loosened by dropping the cord. As soon as the fish has moved a couple of meters, the stretch is strengthened and seamed in this way until the barbel gives up.
Spinning with a reel provides for the reeling of the warp during pauses in the work of the friction clutch. They try to pull the fish as close to the boat as possible, drifting parallel to the shore.
A tired fish is recognized by the air bubbles it releases. It is they who indicate that it is worth rolling out the trophy more actively.
When playing a catch on tackle on a reel, it is not worth wrapping your hand with a cord. It’s best to just hold the base firmly with your fingers.
Catching catfish on a kwok often brings huge trophies, with the help of this device and properly assembled tackle, real giants of the water areas rise to the surface.