Tag: fishing

5 Primitive Survival Fishing Methods

5 Primitive Survival Fishing Methods One of the best natural resources we have for surviving in the parts of the country that have rivers and lakes is fish. Quick protein and if you know what your doing or better yet are prepared fairly easy to obtain. If you have your bug out gear or get …

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Cleaning and Filleting Fish

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Cleaning and Filleting Fish One food source if you live in an area with lakes or rivers is fish. (Deep sea fishing or ocean fishing are a whole different sport and food source) Not only are they healthy for us they are an excellent survival food in a crisis situation. …

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Top 5 Reasons People Don’t Catch Fish

Top 5 Reasons People Don't Catch Fish

Top 5 Reasons People Don’t Catch Fish If every time one of your buddies tell his latest fish tale you’re jealous and don’t have one to match or better his (even if you know his is exaggerated!) Then the featured article is for you. There is more to fishing than most people ever realize outside …

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DIY Cigar Survival Fishing Kit

DIY Preparedness: Cigar Survival Fishing Kit Many folks include fishing gear as part of their bug out, get home, and 72 hour bags. Your normal sport fishing kit however, is a little on the large size to carry in your emergency bags. There are just so many other items that are perhaps a higher priority. But  If your …

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DIY Primitive Fishing Spear

DIY Primitive Fishing Spear When I first saw this, I thought what a cool primitive fishing spear! After reading the instructions though I realized it would take more skill in wood working than I personally possess. But for those who are good with their hands, at wood working, or very patient and determined this appears …

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DIY a Simple Net

DIY a Simple Net The featured video shows us how to DIY a simple net. This may not seem like an important tool in today’s world. But if you think of the uses in a post SHTF survival situation you will realize how important making one could become. It can be used as a gill net …

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Setting up a Fishing Rod

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Setting up a Fishing Rod Many of us grew up catching fish  using the “Huck Finn” method  with stick, string and attached bobber and hook! Now there is some really nice gear you can purchase or make yourself to do some serious fish hunting! A necessary skill for all types of fishing although …

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DIY Primitive Funnel Fish Trap

DIY Primitive Funnel Fish Trap If your left without a rod and reel in a SHTF scenario learning how to make a primitive fish funnel could literally be a lifesaving skill. It could provide you will a much-needed source of protein and could be a fun family thing to learn now! A fish funnel would …

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Primitive Stick Fish Traps

Primitive Stick Fish Traps This primitive old Native American method of trapping fish is best used in flowing water and funnels the fish into a smaller area where hopefully they become trapped. Once in the fish traps they are easier for you to pull out of the water. Especially effective if you need more volume than you …

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