Rough Camping & Survival Tips

observe · Mar 13, 2025

Good theoretical fish hook idea.....

But,,,,
I have tried it without success so far.
'Hook' is too big for a small fish
and
too weak for a bigger fish that took the bait.
Also, the barb is not working as it should.
Anyone of you that had success with this fish hook?
Show us your catch, or explain your set-up so I can see where I make my mistake please

observe · Mar 13, 2025

Try stick etc......

+_ 20 x different pocket knife carvings...
All have practical uses outdoors.......

HankBuck · Mar 13, 2025

observe said:
Good theoretical fish hook idea.....

But,,,,
I have tried it without success so far.
'Hook' is too big for a small fish
and
too weak for a bigger fish that took the bait.
Also, the barb is not working as it should.
Anyone of you that had success with this fish hook?
Show us your catch, or explain your set-up so I can see where I make my mistake please

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@observe - if that Flip-top-hook is All I have between me and starvation….I’m dead!
Might look good on a paper drawing but very skeptical it would work —- like a wooden “Spear” for Grizzly Bear

observe · Mar 16, 2025

HankBuck, I totally agree!
That's why I try to warn armchair 'survivalists' that this aluminum can fish hook method is a Big no-no.....

Rather try and make your own gorge hook then.....

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Ridge Runner · Mar 16, 2025

observe said:
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Yep, I'm still looking. But only on those rare occasions when I visit a familiar club and the course has the same lanes set up as the year I was last at that club.

HankBuck · Mar 17, 2025

observe said:
HankBuck, I totally agree!
That's why I try to warn armchair 'survivalists' that this aluminum can fish hook method is a Big no-no.....

Rather try and make your own gorge hook then.....

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@observe - that’s an impressive piece of craftsmanship and painstakingly made….Not sure it could catch a Fish but I admire the work, just the time it would take me to “make that” - I’d starve to death !