Survival Fishing...

[Oatmealer]

Check out the Yo Yo fishing reel. I bought a 12 pack from one of the BIG camping/hunting/fishing stores for $25. I keep 4 in my BOB that I have re-spooled with 40ft of 20lb test mono, on top of the pre-spooled nylon. (They come spooled with about 10ft of nylon backing and about 10ft of mono, but is not nearly enough in my opinion). I bought heavy duty clasps and pre-tied them on so a hook can just simply be added. I also used the clasps to attach 2ft of 550 cord to the pre-drilled hole for attaching to a tree or log. Will update with pics.

[Echo2]

looking forward to it....sounds interesting.

[Jamman]

the yo yos are great. tie them to a tree, bait and go cut fire wood or build your shelter. and they keep the fish on the line and sometimes reel them all the way up to the tree. check your lines every hour or so, so critters dont get your grub

[bcauz3y]

We used a stick and the internal strands of para chord last time we went out.
Not the best, but we caught a small mess of 'em.

SKIP TO ABOUT 7:00

[maric]

I alwayss wondered about the yo yo reels. Im not sure if a trot line or a bank line wouldnt be better. With the trot line you have many hooks out there. Let us know. Mr. Maric

[TennOutdoors]

I think Id rather build a couple of Dam traps and basket traps to back up reel fishing. passive and active. and the benefit to Dam traps are you dont have to pull out and eat the fish you catch right away. you can just pull them out one or two at a time. assuming you catch any of course LOL.

[Echo2]

ringer out of a TA-312 field telephone...and a couple wires.....and a net.....

I kidding....that'd be wrong......:)

[Diesel]

I think Id rather build a couple of Dam traps and basket traps to back up reel fishing. passive and active. and the benefit to Dam traps are you dont have to pull out and eat the fish you catch right away. you can just pull them out one or two at a time. assuming you catch any of course LOL.

This has been a plan of mine for awhile thouhg not yet implemented.. fish traps are a far superior, efficient work you 24/7 setup

Just trying to figure out the best way, lightest way to setup a rig

[Diesel]

ringer out of a TA-312 field telephone...and a couple wires.....and a net.....

I kidding....that'd be wrong......:)

Please elaborate

[Echo2]

Please elaborate

it is a generator......hook wires to it.....drop them in the water....crank the generator.....fish are stunned....they float.....net them up.....so I've heard....:)

[Diesel]

hmmm wonder how much electricity is needed and how big or small the body of water needs to be

[TennOutdoors]

an old field phone will do it. not that Ive ever used one for that. or blasting caps. LOL. I just have some, um, unusual friends.

[Diesel]

rightttttttttttt

[PT945]

an old field phone will do it. not that Ive ever used one for that. or blasting caps. LOL. I just have some, um, unusual friends.

Welding on a pipe that's in the water has the same effect.

[Echo2]

Welding on a pipe that's in the water has the same effect.

only if your ground is not attached to the pipe...yet in the water....

and me.....welding.....and a lot of water.....don't get along so good.....:)