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I bought a new catfish trap from http://www.dixiegardennets.com/. It's a well made, substantial trap. I'm looking forward to getting it in the water. I'll post a followup report after I've used it a while. Catfish Net Trap

What primitive and modern fish trapping methods have you used with success. I learned the other day that you can actually trap fish with modern conibear traps which is something I keep in my bug out bag. You just have to funnel them correctly. What odd tricks do you know for putting fish on the...

Trash can be very useful in a survival situation and can be found almost every where you go. What are some methods you have devised for using trash in survival. This video is how to catch minnows for food or bait in a survival situation! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMBnMU3ZpAw

This is a really old method for putting some fish on the table when you have no tools and are in a survival situation. Gorge hooks can be made from thorns or whittled from wood. They will generally only catch larger fish because of the mechanics of how the hook works. It doesn't catch in the...

Does anyone have any unique ideas about ways to use yo yo traps? What kind of different trap sets work the best for you? Also was wondering if anybody has tried gill nets, throw nets, or other fish trapping apparatus's out there on the market. This is a quick video of how to utilize yo yo traps...

Wanted to see if you guys have any unique fish traps that you would have seen or constructed. Always interested to see if anyone has come up with something unique. So post your favorite fish trapping methods, what commercial products you like to use, or other ways of catching fish in a SHTF...

Wanted to see what everyone is carrying in their bug out bag fishing kit. What are your thoughts on what to carry, how much of each thing, and what is most important to you? Here is a video of my long term bug out fishing kit and I think it includes just about everything someone would need. You...

just found this awesome piece of gear and thought that it has to be a must have for just about any bob. the versatility of this thing from catching fish to small game i think is invaluable so i thought id share. also was wondering if anyone has used one and has any tips on best ways to employ...

First concept, we want to catch little fish. These are the dumb fish that were meant to be food. Bluegills and sunfish, thats what we are talking. You want some small hooks, I like #8 aberdeens, gold plated. Use 4# test and grasshoppers, worms, anything bug you can find. If you can't find any...

I am an avid fresh/saltwater fisherman & have done just about all types. One thing that bothers me, as well as makes me laugh, is most of the imformation one reads about making a survival fishing kit. On even the best outdoor sites, the suggestions and kits look more like something you buy your...

Commando, Survival fishing. I touched on this in another thread, but I think it deserves a thread of its own. Fishing in a survival situation needs to be utilitarian, effective, fast and work every time. Using rods and reels is a nice romantic notion but its no sure means of obtaining fish...

To start this thread off let me confess I have never really fished (but I'm trying to change that.) :) I am working on putting a survival bucket together with fishing tackle, but wandering the aisles at Academy and Bass Pro Shops can be a bit overwhelming, so I am seeking advice. What...

I just read through all of the fishing thread's looking for tip's, etc. I know about some fish trap's, trot line's, otter board's, spear fishing, bow & arrow etc. Am I the only one that has taken large fish with my .22? Really.... I mean sometime's FISH DON'T BITE!

hey everyone, im looking to put together a small survival fishing kit, some hooks, sinkers, line etc etc. i went to a couple stores today and looked around and realized that i really am out of my element when it comes to fishing aka i dont know much :o so im wondering if anyone has some advice...