Knowing how to carve a wooden fishing hook is an important skill, especially when hunting, camping or hiking in the backwoods. Using just three simple items, you can craft a wooden hook, which you can then bait and drop to the bottom for a… read more
Whether you are a conservationist who tries not to buy something that you can make from items you already have, or you want to experiment with types of lures to see what works best, there are items around the house that can be used to make… read more
Multiple-hook bottom fishing rigs are just the ticket for many surf anglers. A variety of saltwater game fish from drum to whiting can often be caught using a simple but effective bottom rig. A basic bottom rig is designed to get the bait d… read more
Fishing can be a relaxing sport or a basic means of surviving. Angling without a rod, reel and tackle does present challenges. When confronted by a survival situation when a stream, river, lake or pond is nearby, it is possible to make impr… read more
The ability to survive in the field involves the ability to secure food, water and shelter. In many locations, one of the best means to obtain food is by fishing. Many survival kits provide the basics to allow an individual to catch fish. H… read more
A lathe works by turning a block of wood mounted between two center points. As it turns, you shape the wood with a wood-turning tool, similar to a chisel or file, and sandpaper. A lathe will allow you to quickly produce wooden lures that ar… read more
If you have antique or special lures that you don't plan to fish with, you might want to display them. You only need a few items to get started on a display case, and before you know it your lures will become a like pieces of art that you w… read more
A fishing spoon---one of the classic angling lures---belongs in nearly every tacklebox, especially one you'd bring along to a river or lake. Spoons can be trolled behind a boat or retrieved with a rod and reel using a stop-and-go technique… read more
Fishing hooks are made from all sorts of materials, including metal, wood and chicken bones. For the handyman or budget fisherman, making fishing hooks out of junk is a good way to recycle materials and save money on fishing supplies. One o… read more
Barbed hooks are the most common hooks on the market, but a growing trend among fishing enthusiasts is to use barbless hooks. Removing the barb from a hook makes fishing safer for fish, reducing fish mortality rates and eliminating the ugly… read more
If you are a do-it-yourself kind of fisherman, making your own fishing hooks might be the perfect intersection between self-reliance and saving money. Making fishing hooks out of barbed wire can be done in just a few minutes, and the finish… read more
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