BOB, BOV, Lures???

[Visinedrops]

So many people talk about their BOBs and what's inside them, but what about gear to procure food? I recently picked up a Mitchell rod and reel for around $20, and a gob of lures, bait, hooks, and swivels.

My best set up is a teardrop sinker with a 2 foot leader to a #10 hook, and powerbait. Just today, along with my father and his wife, in the course of only 2 hours we were able to pull in our limit.

What's your fishing/trapping/hunting gear?

[HileTroy]

Good post. I found a 'pink' fishing pole with a fairly good reel on it that is about 3 feet long tops if that. At first I thought it was a kids set up but upon looking at it further realized it was fairly nice as a whole. Perfect for backpacking or sitting in a BOB and not taking up hardly any room and being ready to fish with out having to assemble the rod like you would a larger breakdown pole. Haven't been able to find out who makes it, or if it was a project of someone's. But I have added the who 'fishing' ensemble to go with it and my other rods as well.

[Oscar Wilde]

[What's your fishing/trapping/hunting gear?]
Frog gig and casting net....haven't tried them out yet though.
O.W.

[Mags]

I'm taking a chance you mean gear other than firearms....

I have a pretty cool complete commercial "Emergency Fishing Kit" (although no rod/reel, reel imporvised by Nalgene bottle,) a SpeedHook military version, OD green gill net, Thompson's wires snares, a 100' roll of 24g brass wire (more snares), improvised netting from my bug screen, carry extra ziplocks that can be used when forageing. I also have a working knowledge of and practice traps, and deadfalls.

[HileTroy]

Intersting stuff Mags. Gave me ideas of things I don't have yet.
Thanks.

[Visinedrops]

Mags, awesome gear. While I don't have in depth knowledge of the construction of snares and deadfall traps, I do understand the fundamental principles behind them. Awesome knowledge when you need it.

Unfortunately my camera is broken, and can't take any pictures of it, but I've purchased a small fishing kit which includes a collapsible rod, foldable handled reel, jigs, lures, hooks, and weights. The entire kit fits into a 15"x3.5"x2" case. Easily stowable into a BOB, and able to be quickly assembled.

[Lostinoz]

Unfortunately my camera is broken, and can't take any pictures of it, but I've purchased a small fishing kit which includes a collapsible rod, foldable handled reel, jigs, lures, hooks, and weights. The entire kit fits into a 15"x3.5"x2" case. Easily stowable into a BOB, and able to be quickly assembled.

Visine, where did you purchase your small fishing kit?

[Visinedrops]

A local shop called "Hooked On Toys". Zebco RT series collapsible rod and reel combo kit.

[Lostinoz]

A local shop called "Hooked On Toys". Zebco RT series collapsible rod and reel combo kit.

Thanks for the link, Visine! We have a few yo-yo reels we use.

http://www.cabelas.com/spodw-1/0003097.shtml

One skill I learned as a kid was making my own trotline. I found these instructions online for anyone interested..

http://www.marshbunny.com/mbunny/sidetrip/trotline/trotline.html

[Mags]

Just wanted to add the spec's on my "emergency fishing Kit." Seems to me like a pretty good stash of gear in a small package.

Wt. 6.5oz
Demension's; 4"5/8 X 2"13/16 X 1"1/8
Components;
1 fishing instruction book
1 sturdy pocket sized plactic case
1 packet 8 assorted flies
2 treble hooks, size 1
1 straight shank hooks, size 9/0
1 leader packet; 8 leaders, 2 spare snap swivels
50ft nylon line, 18lbs test
50ft nylon line, 63lbs test
1 assembly of assorted hooks
1 assembly of assorted needles
1 assembly of 8 size 3 safety pins
1 packet of 6 assorted spinners
1 baby copper spoon
1 large chrome spoon
1 red & white spoon
1 illustration booklet of leader knots & hitches
1 single edged razor blade

Even has an NSN# so you know it's got to be good.;)