Apologies for the long video but you can find time stamps below. Exotac Xreel: www.exotac.com/products/xreel Fenix Case: geni.us/LbTO5O Exotac Xreel: www.exotac.com/products/xreel Swiss Army Huntsman Knife: geni.us/wCvxUi E-Z Trout Floats: geni.us/U7xkguZ Fox Vibrax spinners (Ebay): ebay.us/iId2YP Pack of grubs (need size 10 / 12 hooks) on Ebay: ebay.us/QeE4TD Tinder Quik Fire Tabs: geni.us/NkFb7t Ka-Bar Backpack Kaster (Amazon): geni.us/FoOhm Ka-Bar Backpack Kaster Video: ua-cam.com/video/JjA1-Of1DoY/v-deo.html I'm really pleased with the gear I've got in this bushcraft / bug out / survival fishing kit as it is very comprehensive yet takes up minimal room in a pack. Have you seen a better, more compact fishing kit on UA-cam? If so by all means post about it and share video links of your own set ups. Enjoy. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 02:23 E-Z Trout floats 03:25 First cast & thoughts on function 04:45 Catching fish 06:04 Further thoughts on the Exotac Xreel 08:26 The full fishing kit 12:19 Huntsman Swiss Army knife 15:40 Inside the Xreel Thanks for watching - If you've enjoyed this video please share it anywhere online. Feel free to take clips of the video for any purpose and upload the whole video to your channel if you want to for the benefit of others - just leave the video description intact and it's all good. I will not report the uploaded video / clips for copyright unless the video description is altered to some irrelevant nonsense. My Thousand Yard Stare channel on Odysee: odysee.com/@ThousandYardStare:e Swiss Army Huntsman Knife: geni.us/wCvxUi E-Z Trout Floats: geni.us/U7xkguZ Fox Vibrax spinners (Ebay): ebay.us/iId2YP Pack of grubs (need size 10 / 12 hooks) on Ebay: ebay.us/QeE4TD Tinder Quik Fire Tabs: geni.us/NkFb7t Ka-Bar Backpack Kaster (Amazon): geni.us/FoOhm Ka-Bar Backpack Kaster Video: ua-cam.com/video/JjA1-Of1DoY/v-deo.html I'm really pleased with the gear I've got in this bushcraft / bug out / survival fishing kit as it is very comprehensive yet takes up minimal room in a pack. Have you seen a better, more compact fishing kit on UA-cam? If so by all means post about it and share video links of your own set ups. Enjoy. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 02:23 E-Z Trout floats 03:25 First cast & thoughts on function 04:45 Catching fish 06:04 Further thoughts on the Exotac Xreel 08:26 The full fishing kit 12:19 Huntsman Swiss Army knife 15:40 Inside the Xreel Thanks for watching - If you've enjoyed this video please share it anywhere online. Feel free to take clips of the video for any purpose and upload the whole video to your channel if you want to for the benefit of others - just leave the video description intact and it's all good. I will not report the uploaded video / clips for copyright unless the video description is altered to some irrelevant nonsense. My Thousand Yard Stare channel on Odysee: odysee.com/@ThousandYardStare:e
Yes, you don't have to kill to learn how to kill and when to kill. Learning animal movements, habitats and behavior is the hard part as it is that knowledge which needs to the kill.
When I was in the U.S. Army, I always carried a survival knife with a hollow handle. It had a tiny compass, matches, fishing line, weights, hooks, and a wire saw. Now that I am retired and living in the Philippines, I still carry a similar knife when out in the jungle. Fishing rods are easy to find here; there is plenty of bamboo!
Whilst I like the Exotac X-Reel I don't believe that its worth the £85 UK cost! My emergency kit has Military Speedhooks and a BCB Fishing Kit, which I will add to and refine. I like the idea of setting several Speedhooks and doing something other than just sitting and monitoring them. Eight Speedhooks take up virtually no space and weigh next to nothing, and greatly increase the chances of catching some food. I keep a selection of compact screw in hooks and eyes which may be used to secure lines to, they're also quite useful in camp. I too don't like to kill things if avoidable, and those synthetic maggots look and have proven to be effective. You have an excellent presentation and narration style and your videography, lighting and editing are superb. I'm very pleased to have found your channel and to have subscribed.
I would agree with you on all of that except the video production being good, lol I'm very much stuck in the 1990's when it comes to making videos and I don't have music / quick cuts / fancy titles like 99% of people on here but that's not what I like watching - I just want to watch someone in a natural situation talk about something and not use the channel as a cash cow so thanks for appreciating that. My favorite bishcraft fishing kit is still the Ka-Bar Kaster as it is the easiest to use, will last for ever and holds plenty of gear - that one is my go-to and I own several of them. Best of luck the next time you're fishing.
Pretty cool. If wanted to, you can easily cut a large washer/ring from a piece of sheet plastic or equivalent and glue in on for a better line guide. Cheers maaaan🫵👍
To be honest the more I use this kit the more I appreciate the Ka-Bar Kaster as it's 1/3 of the price and works so much better. It is my go-to bushcraft fishing kit.
@@bayouflats5054 No worries - The Ka-Bar Kaster holds the most gear, it casts the best, it reels in the best and it is made of the best material for long term storage and future use. That is the one I carry with me whenever I go fishing, no matter what other method I may be using as my main tool to catch fish. I have 3 of them fully loaded in various packs too.
lol, it's a great kit. I love making up small survival / fishing kits and even my rifle has an integrated survival kit in the stock. You could say I'm obsessed with the skills and gear associated with bushcraft and survival.
@@ThousandYardStare I'm the same I have tones of bushcraft and servival gear, especially with my daily edc carry that includes pen torch knife watch compass slingshot ka-bar hobo reel, but now my new Exotec Xreel has taken my ka-bars place, I watched the video with the very small 3D printed reel but you didn't put a link, are they still available.
@@matako89 That was something I bought on ebay which was made as a one-off by someone with a 3d printer. I sent him a message wanting 10 to be made but I never got an answer. The Exotac is definitely the best balance of size and capacity but I find the Ka-Bar much easier to wind onto / play fish and it's also the only viable choice for using small spinners because of that.
@@ThousandYardStare I agree the ka-bar is perfect and definitely worth the money, Exotec is pricey but and excellent servival man toy, like you say if it was half inch wider it would be perfect, also it will be good to see how long the rubber handle lasts.
@@matako89 I reckon the rubber will last almost indefinitely as it is great quality. Exotac seem to have a real knack of making products which aren't really necessary but are very well made and very desirable.
In fact... Cut off the handle then re-attach it with a bolt so it spins. Drill a hole into the ring around the edges on the other side. Stick a peg in and out of the hole to act as a handle when you turn it, and store it inside.
Yes it is most definitely expensive and certainly occupies a space in the 'Tacticool' division but it is usable and holds gear so it is an option for bug out bags for sure.
I just want to say you could add one or two larger diamiter plastic or metal jar caps to the screw-top and the fingers sides of your hand reel quite easily with a couple of pan-head screws, to give you a deeper winding spool.
Brilliant. I have and really like the Ka-Bar Kaster. I also made my own from a 2 liter bottle preform, and a spool that I formed from a grey electrical conduit butt connector. It came out pretty damn good.
Apologies for the long video but you can find time stamps below. Exotac Xreel: www.exotac.com/products/xreel Swiss Army Huntsman Knife: geni.us/wCvxUi E-Z Trout Floats: geni.us/U7xkguZ Fox Vibrax spinners (Ebay): ebay.us/iId2YP Pack of grubs (need size 10 / 12 hooks) on Ebay: ebay.us/QeE4TD Tinder Quik Fire Tabs: geni.us/NkFb7t Ka-Bar Backpack Kaster (Amazon): geni.us/FoOhm Ka-Bar Backpack Kaster Video: ua-cam.com/video/JjA1-Of1DoY/v-deo.html I'm really pleased with the gear I've got in this bushcraft / bug out / survival fishing kit as it is very comprehensive yet takes up minimal room in a pack. Have you seen a better, more compact fishing kit on UA-cam? If so by all means post about it and share video links of your own set ups. Enjoy. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 02:23 E-Z Trout floats 03:25 First cast & thoughts on function 04:45 Catching fish 06:04 Further thoughts on the Exotac Xreel 08:26 The full fishing kit 12:19 Huntsman Swiss Army knife 15:40 Inside the Xreel Thanks for watching - If you've enjoyed this video please share it anywhere online. Feel free to take clips of the video for any purpose and upload the whole video to your channel if you want to for the benefit of others - just leave the video description intact and it's all good. I will not report the uploaded video / clips for copyright unless the video description is altered to some irrelevant nonsense. My Thousand Yard Stare channel on Odysee: odysee.com/@ThousandYardStare:e
Now that rich is a nice bit of bushcraft kit, absolutely love everything about it,love the floats aswell, talk about stealth! Those containers uve got, I would keep a few false grubs in one of them kept in glug, just to get the edge when it's abit tough going, but I hold my hands up on this one! Brilliant bit of kit👌👍👏
Yes they would be good for holding the grubs. I've just ordered some small sliding top metal boxes for making up other micro kits for survival / bushcraft etc. so I can't wait until they arrive.
Well done. I was looking for info, reviews on the Exotac Xreel. I have a number of Exotacs kit. I have been playing around outdoors for quite a few years. I have a look at your revies. take care.
Hopefully you'll be pleased with it. I find it difficult to wind the line on when playing a fish so hand lining it in would be the way to go when you hook up.
@@eltothesea649 No worries and I'm glad you enjoy the content. I make the videos to help others and although it takes up quite a bit of my time (especially with my main 'Pondguru' channel) it's well worth it - especially when I get a comment saying that the content is decent and helpful. Have a good one and happy fishing.
The fish don't mind killing worms or crickets... also "floats" are floats and they "float", even wine corks do. That is a nice catch, but you could make one of those "hand reels" with just a small bought spool of 6 pound test and your imagination for a handle... I will say, your packaging of this fishing kit is ingenious and the reel is nice! I did enjoy this vid.
Yes, there are lots of way to make a kit which will catch fish and to be honest this one is a crazy price but it is the sort of thing which would make a great present for someone interested in fishing / bushcraft.
Just realized the way the handle is attached to that spool you could easily run a long made up cane pole to it. Then simply use a bent safty pin for a rod tip eye and tie on the end....
Me: that's it! I did it! I finally have all the fishing kit I'll ever need or want. Also me: watches this video... My bank card is looking at me like "no! Not again!"
Love my Exotic Xreel too.....but you failed to mention the stainless steel pin under the corkscrew in the Victorinox scale !!! (that tiny hole holds a pin)
I'm sure I failed to mention lots of stuff which I could have included. Whenever I get a Swiss Army knife I always buy the small screwdriver and sometimes the pin - I've just checked the knife in this video and I forgot to put a pin in it, lol
I wish a manufacturer would make a normal reel that had its own way to mount onto lets say bamboo, included with a couple eyelets that can attach as well. U could Probably make do with hoseclamps
There are so many different compact fishing kits available and ultimately they will all catch fish. The most important part of any kit is the user's knowledge of hunting / fishing as without that catching gets harder - that's why I practice with so many different methods.
@@lokichoki_ Good knowledge of hunting / fishing / trapping is worth its weight in gold so with the right knowledge no materials are really necessary. However, it's always great to be able to fish / hunt / trap easily with the tools for the job which will make it much easier. The right tools always make the job easier...
Nice kit! The only thing I would suggest to everyone, is a small (but important) upgrade to your Swiss Army knife. Victorinox has models that employ a LOCKING main blade. The Evolution series (S17 is the same multi tool you have, but with a locking blade). The safety, and piece of mind, of having a blade that will never fold down under load or by accident, is worth the upgrade (in my opinion)... Cheers!
That sounds like a mighty good upgrade and if I'd seen that when I was buying my SAK I'd have chosen the locking blade version for sure. The SAK blade is only for light use but having a lock would make it much safer since the blade is razor sharp.
Ahhhh.....the two hobbies I get so little time for now, lol I have a huge problem in that in my journey to being a Polymath I've taken on so many hobbies over the years which I give 100% to until I get to a certain level of understanding that it leaves so little time to dedicate to any of them now. Currently my drive is to food production, foraging and permaculture but I already have the next levels lined up (Beekeeping and distillation). Bruce Lee once said" I don't waste time as life is made of time" and that describes my life, lol
Idk man I've looked at alot of hobo rigs and I just feel like you can do the same thing with just buying a spool of line and casting right off of it. Better yet just take an actual reel and skip the rod... Get a green stick and some tape for the eyes just use some string loops.
Pretty much, yes. However, this is the sort of tool which would make a great gift for anyone interested in bushcraft / survival and does allow for a comprehensive kit to be carried with minimal space allocation in a pack. I'd take a small telescopic rod and compact spinning reel over any of the 'bushcraft fishing kits' any day and it's no surprise that set up scored highest in the hour long comparison video I did last year which featured loads of different types of compact fishing kits. They ranged from great to largely unusable.
w/ka bar you have all you need in handle, w/ xreel you need to carry extra pouch with extra stuff so in conclusion 1 is better than 2, besides when fishing less chance missing the spool when your reeling in, KA-BAR for me every time
Yes - I agree with that 100% and I'm intending to make a video showing all the hand reels I have and ranking them based on many criteria - the ability to reel in without missing the spool is a big one. Spoiler alert - I already know that the Ka-Bar will finish top.....
I would love that as I really wanted to include the rodless reel in the comparison video I did a few months ago - I see you've sent an email so I will reply to that no worries.
Your video is excellent and I really enjoyed it. Now to the "reel". I think Exotac's design brief called for something that catches more fishermen than fish.
You could be right there but if Exotac simply made the reel 3/4" / 20mm taller would allow for so much more line to be retained and make winding back onto the reel so much easier without the annoying 'misses'. I went through all the pros and cons for this reel and many more in a recent video on my channel - it's very long (over an hour) but has ratings for all the commonly available options to suit any budget.
@@ThousandYardStare There is also the option of just making your own. I seen one fellow who just took some scrap PVC pipe and made a very simple and elegant reel with internal storage.
@@boutthere3374 Indeed - that works very well and as the walls of the handle are much thinner than a traditional wooden version there is a nation of space in there.......I have loads of various pipes and fittings so I may have to dig that lot out and make one.
@@ThousandYardStare Absolutely did. After buying one I wanted to see what people's setups were and I gotta say I loved your setup! Buying that case today to build a similar kit.
@@UFOSPACEMAN Best of luck with that - I have loads of small kit set ups for fishing and cooking. The cooking set is particularly good so I should really make a video on that.
Not arguing that the materials and machining are not worth the money. It’s an exquisite piece of kit. I’m just not willing to pay that much for what it does.
I'd agree with you there - although I bought this myself (as opposed to many 'reviewers' on UA-cam.....) I find it hard to justify the cost of it. If it was half an inch bigger with regard to winding space it would make a hell of a difference to storage capacity and also to how easy it was to wind the line in (and avoid missing). In its current form I can't fully get behind the Xreel and would recommend the Ka-Bar Kaster as it is a fraction of the price, easier to wind onto, easier to play fish on and holds more gear. I've reviewed that one a couple of times on my channel and if I had to pick one compact fishing kit to throw into a bag it would be the Ka-Bar Kaster every time. I love it so much that I bought four of them when they were on offer on Amazon global, lol
I've looked into them for a good few years now and am currently bidding on a tiny one on ebay. The longer Tenkara rods are no better than a decent traditional fly rod and have some serious limitations - for a compact kit I really want something which takes up minimal space in a survival pack but for sport fishing the space the fishing kit takes up is less important. I suppose the bottom line is I just love to practice with every possible way of catching fish, lol
Brother, I thought you'd stopped making videos but I see you're back at it - I subbed again as google sees fit to unsub me from everyone now and again. Whether I get the updates is anyone's guess as it's like everything I do on here is shadow banned.
@@ThousandYardStare yes my man I’m back at it UA-cam a funny old place it can go so so good then crash and burn so easily haha I need to be a bit more PC I think haha Before I started YT on my other account years ago I was watching your metal detecting videos I found the others a bit shit to be honest You make viewers feel involved when you do things it’s great Keep it up bro I’m sure I got your phone number still somewhere, we’re catch up soon
This would be great in combination with a few mechanical fishing yo yo's. You could go ahead and set up a few yo yo's and then start using this exotac. It would increase your chances in a real situation. I've always loved yo yo's, so small, light and passive.
I can't remember where I bought it from but it was on sale somewhere - may have been advertised as pre-owned or new without tags. The price new is mad as it is a Fjallraven Anorak No.8
(my other account) I've checked it out and it seems like a decent product - certainly useful in bug out bag but they definitely need a few videos demonstrating it online since there is very little information and no videos on their site showing it in use. I will reach out to them to see if they need help with that as it looks like a useful product and I like to help any individual or small company who could do with more exposure. I'm not interested in being paid or promoting corporations - I'll leave that to the shills from other channels, lol Thanks for the heads-up on this product as it's something I've never seen before even with my feverish searching for such products.
@@the_swinging_axe I've made one of the chalk line kits but haven't tried it yet. It has a 4:1 gear ratio so winds in really fast. When the fishing season starts I will give it a try if I can find it - I make so many little kits up and end up losing them in my shed, lol
I can't argue with any of that and for me the Ka-Bar Backpack Kaster is my go-to for all my fishing / bug out bags as it is easier to use and holds more gear. I've used and reviewed almost everything available as bushcraft fishing kits and while the Xreel is certainly the coolest but of kit in my collection there's nothing better than the Backpack Kaster for active fishing. For unattended fishing the yo-yo automatic reel is great as it will set the hook and play the fish for you.
I can't remember where I bought it from but it was on sale somewhere - may have been advertised as pre-owned or new without tags. The price new is mad as it is a Fjallraven Anorak No.8 It is a great smock as it is hard wearing and can easily be waterproofed using Nikwax - I just washed it in a bowl filled with warm water and Nikwax and now the water beads off. I should really do a video specifically on this smock as it is good and can often be picked up second hand / new with tags on Ebay - so many people but outdoor gear new and then never use it so there are loads of bargains to be had. Most of the outdoor gear I buy is second hand since so much is in unused condition (and a fraction of the new price).
Feel free to expand on what that is - the only 'sak' I'm familiar with is a Swiss Army Knife (SAK). I found a video where a guy put a few hooks inside the scales of a Swiss army knife but it was nowhere near enough to be practical.
@@ThousandYardStare you said you packed the sak huntsman. That’s a great model but perhaps the angler, fisherman, fisherman plus, or bass would better work with your fishing set up. Most of them have a fish scaler tool, some have the small pliers, one of them has the sinker pincher combined with the scissors. Check them out. My favorite source of info is sakwiki.
@@micahwest5347 Sorry, I thought you were talking about some other fishing implement instead of the XReel. That makes sense now and I'll check out your recommendations. Until yesterday I didn't realize that there was so many different versions of the SAK. It looks like my fishing kits have another upgrade coming so thanks for that information and best of lick when you're fishing.
Is this legal to use in the uk? I know it sounds like a silly question because I’m pretty sure if you’ve got a rod license it should cover you but on some other sites they are saying it’s illegal? Any advice
A rod license only covers you for a rod and reel type of freshwater fishing and not for trapping or using anything like a hobo reel / hand line. However......if (when) the food chain breaks down you will definitely want to be skilled in all forms of hunting including catching fish by any means necessary. For those skills you need practice so I'd say practice out of sight of anyone who may snitch and it's all good. There are no silly rules on saltwater or tidal stretches of rivers, just freshwater. Believe it or not I even 'need' a fishing licence to legally fish my own pond.
Thousand Yard Stare thanks I already bought one and the ka bar and believe it or not quite a few other ones! 😂 I use it when I’m travelling, South America. But it does seem a stupid law
@@mcbarberblue I doubt they are illegal to use anywhere outside the UK - I'm sure I break multiple laws without even knowing it on a daily basis as our country has some ridiculous laws.
Surely you could make something yourself a lot cheaper with a larger lip which avoided the winding problem. Or even better one that rotates with a little handle to turn it, so you don't have to grab the line with your hand at all??!? In fact to make it flat with also a large handle, the handle could be stored inside and it just plugs into the side of the reel, then pulls out when you're done. You could make it with bits of junk and it would cost nothing!
This is in my own pond and ultimately I don't care what is deemed as 'illegal' when practicing survival skills. In a survival situation we will need to catch food or be reliant on poisoned food handed out by the govern-ment. If people refuse practice the methods to catch food then they will really struggle. I rule nothing out when finding food. If we listened to the govern-ment we'd all be triple vaxxed and slowly dying. I'd rather not take that chance and hopefully you're not in that camp.
Looks unpractical. The grip is unstable and you can easily miss a wind. Wouldn't use this in cold weather and with heavier spinners. I would prefer a tube - like hobo system.
Yes, the missing while winding is the main issue with this one and if it was only an inch bigger it would make all the difference. It would allow for much more gear to be stored in it too. It's a shame that Exotac have't released an XL version as it makes sense to do so.
It is what it is and I agree that the Ka-Bar is the best of the bunch. After using all types of hoho handlines / compact fishing kits the Ka-Bar is the one I'd rank highest and the first one on the list to go in a bug out bag.
It must have gone up in price since I made this video as it was nowhere near $100 when I bought it. However, with wood turned options and the Ka-Bar Back Kaster available there is something for every budget. I will soon be making a video on 4 or 5 different types of compact fishing methods and scoring them as sensibly as I can - cost will definitely be one of the considerations.
Most expensive, yes - it's very well made and will make a perfect present for anyone who is into bushcraft but if I could pick only one compact fishing kit it would be the Ka-Bar Backpacker. I've featured that in a few videos.
You don't have to kill everything you catch. I've caught, shot and trapped practically everything edible in the UK but I simply keep practicing those skills now without killing anything. Fishing is generally artificial flies, rubber grubs and lures and shooting is various target practice - it's no different shooting a target than shooting an animal and it's no different catching fish for sport than it is catching fish to eat. However, those skills need to be repeated so when the time comes to rely on them the knowledge is there to easily put food on the table. I hope that makes sense to you.
Maybe you should look up what a Hobo is - generally described as a wanderer, vagabond, someone who is on the move, in transition etc. If they needed a fishing kit it would be small, light and hold everything they needed, same with a shelter or cooking kit - store bought or otherwise. If they needed shoes they would be durable and supportive - store bought or otherwise.
When roads less traveled and going places you haven't been ..jumping in a boxcar not knowing where your going We don't carry anymore than the clothes on your back learning to make shelters and cook wear as you go leaving them behind and moving on you can and do make money but don't spend it on much more than maybe a sleeping bag or a good coat at goodwill store a good knife and a few tools...it's a life style that stems from not caring about self and not really liking others...no giveAshit is key....
That’s cool but still not the best and it’s expensive!. I found a better and cheaper one that you can DIY a hobo fishing kit. I bought an Irwin speed line chalk reel and replaced the line with fishing lines. Also, there is still some room for me to put extra hooks inside the Irwin.
100% - thanks for the comment. I checked a video out where a guy in the US took one apart and wound fishing line onto it. So quick and easy. I have made one and will make a video showing the finished kit - I'll give props to the video I saw (can't remember which channel it was currently). I have 2 of the chalk lines - one is the Irwin and the other is a 'Faithful' which has a 1:6 gear ratio so winds in super fast. It's very good and I'm looking forward to using it.
Apologies for the long video but you can find time stamps below.
Exotac Xreel: www.exotac.com/products/xreel
Fenix Case: geni.us/LbTO5O
Exotac Xreel: www.exotac.com/products/xreel
Swiss Army Huntsman Knife: geni.us/wCvxUi
E-Z Trout Floats: geni.us/U7xkguZ
Fox Vibrax spinners (Ebay): ebay.us/iId2YP
Pack of grubs (need size 10 / 12 hooks) on Ebay: ebay.us/QeE4TD
Tinder Quik Fire Tabs: geni.us/NkFb7t
Ka-Bar Backpack Kaster (Amazon): geni.us/FoOhm
Ka-Bar Backpack Kaster Video: ua-cam.com/video/JjA1-Of1DoY/v-deo.html
I'm really pleased with the gear I've got in this bushcraft / bug out / survival fishing kit as it is very comprehensive yet takes up minimal room in a pack.
Have you seen a better, more compact fishing kit on UA-cam?
If so by all means post about it and share video links of your own set ups.
Enjoy.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
02:23 E-Z Trout floats
03:25 First cast & thoughts on function
04:45 Catching fish
06:04 Further thoughts on the Exotac Xreel
08:26 The full fishing kit
12:19 Huntsman Swiss Army knife
15:40 Inside the Xreel
Thanks for watching - If you've enjoyed this video please share it anywhere online.
Feel free to take clips of the video for any purpose and upload the whole video to your channel if you want to for the benefit of others - just leave the video description intact and it's all good.
I will not report the uploaded video / clips for copyright unless the video description is altered to some irrelevant nonsense.
My Thousand Yard Stare channel on Odysee: odysee.com/@ThousandYardStare:e
Swiss Army Huntsman Knife: geni.us/wCvxUi
E-Z Trout Floats: geni.us/U7xkguZ
Fox Vibrax spinners (Ebay): ebay.us/iId2YP
Pack of grubs (need size 10 / 12 hooks) on Ebay: ebay.us/QeE4TD
Tinder Quik Fire Tabs: geni.us/NkFb7t
Ka-Bar Backpack Kaster (Amazon): geni.us/FoOhm
Ka-Bar Backpack Kaster Video: ua-cam.com/video/JjA1-Of1DoY/v-deo.html
I'm really pleased with the gear I've got in this bushcraft / bug out / survival fishing kit as it is very comprehensive yet takes up minimal room in a pack.
Have you seen a better, more compact fishing kit on UA-cam?
If so by all means post about it and share video links of your own set ups.
Enjoy.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
02:23 E-Z Trout floats
03:25 First cast & thoughts on function
04:45 Catching fish
06:04 Further thoughts on the Exotac Xreel
08:26 The full fishing kit
12:19 Huntsman Swiss Army knife
15:40 Inside the Xreel
Thanks for watching - If you've enjoyed this video please share it anywhere online.
Feel free to take clips of the video for any purpose and upload the whole video to your channel if you want to for the benefit of others - just leave the video description intact and it's all good.
I will not report the uploaded video / clips for copyright unless the video description is altered to some irrelevant nonsense.
My Thousand Yard Stare channel on Odysee: odysee.com/@ThousandYardStare:e
I respect that you don't like to kill anything when yr not is a survival situation
Yes, you don't have to kill to learn how to kill and when to kill.
Learning animal movements, habitats and behavior is the hard part as it is that knowledge which needs to the kill.
When I was in the U.S. Army, I always carried a survival knife with a hollow handle. It had a tiny compass, matches, fishing line, weights, hooks, and a wire saw. Now that I am retired and living in the Philippines, I still carry a similar knife when out in the jungle. Fishing rods are easy to find here; there is plenty of bamboo!
That's all you need and it's great that you keep it simple when you're out in the jungle.
Best of luck next time you're out.
Whilst I like the Exotac X-Reel I don't believe that its worth the £85 UK cost!
My emergency kit has Military Speedhooks and a BCB Fishing Kit, which I will add to and refine.
I like the idea of setting several Speedhooks and doing something other than just sitting and monitoring them.
Eight Speedhooks take up virtually no space and weigh next to nothing, and greatly increase the chances of catching some food.
I keep a selection of compact screw in hooks and eyes which may be used to secure lines to, they're also quite useful in camp.
I too don't like to kill things if avoidable, and those synthetic maggots look and have proven to be effective.
You have an excellent presentation and narration style and your videography, lighting and editing are superb.
I'm very pleased to have found your channel and to have subscribed.
I would agree with you on all of that except the video production being good, lol
I'm very much stuck in the 1990's when it comes to making videos and I don't have music / quick cuts / fancy titles like 99% of people on here but that's not what I like watching - I just want to watch someone in a natural situation talk about something and not use the channel as a cash cow so thanks for appreciating that.
My favorite bishcraft fishing kit is still the Ka-Bar Kaster as it is the easiest to use, will last for ever and holds plenty of gear - that one is my go-to and I own several of them.
Best of luck the next time you're fishing.
Pretty cool. If wanted to, you can easily cut a large washer/ring from a piece of sheet plastic or equivalent and glue in on for a better line guide. Cheers maaaan🫵👍
To be honest the more I use this kit the more I appreciate the Ka-Bar Kaster as it's 1/3 of the price and works so much better. It is my go-to bushcraft fishing kit.
@@ThousandYardStarethanks for reply and letting me know your choice. Something to be said for simplicity. And price! 😂. 🫵👍
@@bayouflats5054 No worries - The Ka-Bar Kaster holds the most gear, it casts the best, it reels in the best and it is made of the best material for long term storage and future use.
That is the one I carry with me whenever I go fishing, no matter what other method I may be using as my main tool to catch fish.
I have 3 of them fully loaded in various packs too.
This video has just made me buy nearly everything to make this setup.
lol, it's a great kit.
I love making up small survival / fishing kits and even my rifle has an integrated survival kit in the stock.
You could say I'm obsessed with the skills and gear associated with bushcraft and survival.
@@ThousandYardStare I'm the same I have tones of bushcraft and servival gear, especially with my daily edc carry that includes pen torch knife watch compass slingshot ka-bar hobo reel, but now my new Exotec Xreel has taken my ka-bars place, I watched the video with the very small 3D printed reel but you didn't put a link, are they still available.
@@matako89 That was something I bought on ebay which was made as a one-off by someone with a 3d printer. I sent him a message wanting 10 to be made but I never got an answer.
The Exotac is definitely the best balance of size and capacity but I find the Ka-Bar much easier to wind onto / play fish and it's also the only viable choice for using small spinners because of that.
@@ThousandYardStare I agree the ka-bar is perfect and definitely worth the money, Exotec is pricey but and excellent servival man toy, like you say if it was half inch wider it would be perfect, also it will be good to see how long the rubber handle lasts.
@@matako89 I reckon the rubber will last almost indefinitely as it is great quality. Exotac seem to have a real knack of making products which aren't really necessary but are very well made and very desirable.
In fact...
Cut off the handle then re-attach it with a bolt so it spins.
Drill a hole into the ring around the edges on the other side.
Stick a peg in and out of the hole to act as a handle when you turn it, and store it inside.
This guy’s facial expressions are great
Very cool video....and gear....reel seems a bit expensive but gives me a thought of a PVC one possibly.
Yes it is most definitely expensive and certainly occupies a space in the 'Tacticool' division but it is usable and holds gear so it is an option for bug out bags for sure.
Really nice and awesome catch! Great Richard!
This is an awesome kit for sure.
Amazing floats :-O . thx for sharing
Yes, they are absolutely excellent and very buoyant - I have them in all my survival / bushcraft fishing kits now.
Look at the video on youtube about the fishing reel using a chalk line like what is used in construction. It has a handle for reeling in.
I saw that a while ago and have made one using a 'Faithful' chalk line. It even has a geared retrieve.
I just want to say you could add one or two larger diamiter plastic or metal jar caps to the screw-top and the fingers sides of your hand reel quite easily with a couple of pan-head screws, to give you a deeper winding spool.
That would solve the problem yes - I just wish that Exotac would make an XL version.
Brilliant. I have and really like the Ka-Bar Kaster. I also made my own from a 2 liter bottle preform, and a spool that I formed from a grey electrical conduit butt connector. It came out pretty damn good.
Nice one - best of luck when you next get out fishing.
Apologies for the long video but you can find time stamps below.
Exotac Xreel: www.exotac.com/products/xreel
Swiss Army Huntsman Knife: geni.us/wCvxUi
E-Z Trout Floats: geni.us/U7xkguZ
Fox Vibrax spinners (Ebay): ebay.us/iId2YP
Pack of grubs (need size 10 / 12 hooks) on Ebay: ebay.us/QeE4TD
Tinder Quik Fire Tabs: geni.us/NkFb7t
Ka-Bar Backpack Kaster (Amazon): geni.us/FoOhm
Ka-Bar Backpack Kaster Video: ua-cam.com/video/JjA1-Of1DoY/v-deo.html
I'm really pleased with the gear I've got in this bushcraft / bug out / survival fishing kit as it is very comprehensive yet takes up minimal room in a pack.
Have you seen a better, more compact fishing kit on UA-cam?
If so by all means post about it and share video links of your own set ups.
Enjoy.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
02:23 E-Z Trout floats
03:25 First cast & thoughts on function
04:45 Catching fish
06:04 Further thoughts on the Exotac Xreel
08:26 The full fishing kit
12:19 Huntsman Swiss Army knife
15:40 Inside the Xreel
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Now that rich is a nice bit of bushcraft kit, absolutely love everything about it,love the floats aswell, talk about stealth! Those containers uve got, I would keep a few false grubs in one of them kept in glug, just to get the edge when it's abit tough going, but I hold my hands up on this one! Brilliant bit of kit👌👍👏
Yes they would be good for holding the grubs. I've just ordered some small sliding top metal boxes for making up other micro kits for survival / bushcraft etc. so I can't wait until they arrive.
Well done. I was looking for info, reviews on the Exotac Xreel. I have a number of Exotacs kit. I have been playing around outdoors for quite a few years. I have a look at your revies. take care.
I'm glad you found the video useful - thanks for watching and happy fishing.
That's how we used to fish in the canal when i was a kid, we'd just use the reel the fishing line came on,a hook and a bit of bread lol happy days
Happy days indeed - reminds me of when I was young too -if you can think of a way to catch fish we did it, lol
Excellent video. I'm buying both hand reels and all of the extra bits. Top man!
Hopefully you'll be pleased with it. I find it difficult to wind the line on when playing a fish so hand lining it in would be the way to go when you hook up.
@@ThousandYardStare okay thanks for the tip. So you'd basically just pull it in by hand then wind all the line up back onto the reel afterwards
Just discovered your content yesterday, and I must say it's very watchable. Cheers pal
@@eltothesea649 No worries and I'm glad you enjoy the content. I make the videos to help others and although it takes up quite a bit of my time (especially with my main 'Pondguru' channel) it's well worth it - especially when I get a comment saying that the content is decent and helpful.
Have a good one and happy fishing.
@@eltothesea649 Yes that's the only way I can use this one effectively since the winding space is so narrow.
The fish don't mind killing worms or crickets... also "floats" are floats and they "float", even wine corks do. That is a nice catch, but you could make one of those "hand reels" with just a small bought spool of 6 pound test and your imagination for a handle... I will say, your packaging of this fishing kit is ingenious and the reel is nice! I did enjoy this vid.
Yes, there are lots of way to make a kit which will catch fish and to be honest this one is a crazy price but it is the sort of thing which would make a great present for someone interested in fishing / bushcraft.
Just realized the way the handle is attached to that spool you could easily run a long made up cane pole to it. Then simply use a bent safty pin for a rod tip eye and tie on the end....
Yes, that would certainly be an option. It is an expensive piece of kit but very well made.
Me: that's it! I did it! I finally have all the fishing kit I'll ever need or want.
Also me: watches this video...
My bank card is looking at me like "no! Not again!"
lol I was exactly the same and it was a bit of kit I had to have....
Love my Exotic Xreel too.....but you failed to mention the stainless steel pin under the corkscrew in the Victorinox scale !!! (that tiny hole holds a pin)
I'm sure I failed to mention lots of stuff which I could have included. Whenever I get a Swiss Army knife I always buy the small screwdriver and sometimes the pin - I've just checked the knife in this video and I forgot to put a pin in it, lol
I wish a manufacturer would make a normal reel that had its own way to mount onto lets say bamboo, included with a couple eyelets that can attach as well. U could Probably make do with hoseclamps
There are so many different compact fishing kits available and ultimately they will all catch fish. The most important part of any kit is the user's knowledge of hunting / fishing as without that catching gets harder - that's why I practice with so many different methods.
@@ThousandYardStare bet, just having braided line and a hook can get you far
@@lokichoki_ Good knowledge of hunting / fishing / trapping is worth its weight in gold so with the right knowledge no materials are really necessary. However, it's always great to be able to fish / hunt / trap easily with the tools for the job which will make it much easier. The right tools always make the job easier...
Nice kit! The only thing I would suggest to everyone, is a small (but important) upgrade to your Swiss Army knife. Victorinox has models that employ a LOCKING main blade. The Evolution series (S17 is the same multi tool you have, but with a locking blade). The safety, and piece of mind, of having a blade that will never fold down under load or by accident, is worth the upgrade (in my opinion)... Cheers!
That sounds like a mighty good upgrade and if I'd seen that when I was buying my SAK I'd have chosen the locking blade version for sure.
The SAK blade is only for light use but having a lock would make it much safer since the blade is razor sharp.
Love the title
big fan. metal detecting or fishing
Ahhhh.....the two hobbies I get so little time for now, lol
I have a huge problem in that in my journey to being a Polymath I've taken on so many hobbies over the years which I give 100% to until I get to a certain level of understanding that it leaves so little time to dedicate to any of them now. Currently my drive is to food production, foraging and permaculture but I already have the next levels lined up (Beekeeping and distillation).
Bruce Lee once said" I don't waste time as life is made of time" and that describes my life, lol
Idk man I've looked at alot of hobo rigs and I just feel like you can do the same thing with just buying a spool of line and casting right off of it. Better yet just take an actual reel and skip the rod... Get a green stick and some tape for the eyes just use some string loops.
Pretty much, yes.
However, this is the sort of tool which would make a great gift for anyone interested in bushcraft / survival and does allow for a comprehensive kit to be carried with minimal space allocation in a pack.
I'd take a small telescopic rod and compact spinning reel over any of the 'bushcraft fishing kits' any day and it's no surprise that set up scored highest in the hour long comparison video I did last year which featured loads of different types of compact fishing kits. They ranged from great to largely unusable.
w/ka bar you have all you need in handle, w/ xreel you need to carry extra pouch with extra stuff so in conclusion 1 is better than 2, besides when fishing less chance missing the spool when your reeling in, KA-BAR for me every time
Yes - I agree with that 100% and I'm intending to make a video showing all the hand reels I have and ranking them based on many criteria - the ability to reel in without missing the spool is a big one.
Spoiler alert - I already know that the Ka-Bar will finish top.....
Might I add, I love you’re videos. Extremely thorough reviews. Would you be interested in reviewing a UFO Reel if I send you one for free?
I would love that as I really wanted to include the rodless reel in the comparison video I did a few months ago - I see you've sent an email so I will reply to that no worries.
Your video is excellent and I really enjoyed it. Now to the "reel". I think Exotac's design brief called for something that catches more fishermen than fish.
You could be right there but if Exotac simply made the reel 3/4" / 20mm taller would allow for so much more line to be retained and make winding back onto the reel so much easier without the annoying 'misses'. I went through all the pros and cons for this reel and many more in a recent video on my channel - it's very long (over an hour) but has ratings for all the commonly available options to suit any budget.
@@ThousandYardStare There is also the option of just making your own. I seen one fellow who just took some scrap PVC pipe and made a very simple and elegant reel with internal storage.
@@boutthere3374 Indeed - that works very well and as the walls of the handle are much thinner than a traditional wooden version there is a nation of space in there.......I have loads of various pipes and fittings so I may have to dig that lot out and make one.
Loved the video sir.
Nice one - I'm glad you found it useful.
@@ThousandYardStare Absolutely did. After buying one I wanted to see what people's setups were and I gotta say I loved your setup! Buying that case today to build a similar kit.
@@UFOSPACEMAN Best of luck with that - I have loads of small kit set ups for fishing and cooking. The cooking set is particularly good so I should really make a video on that.
@@ThousandYardStare Please do I'd love to check that out.
@@UFOSPACEMAN It is on my (long) list, no worries.
Not arguing that the materials and machining are not worth the money. It’s an exquisite piece of kit. I’m just not willing to pay that much for what it does.
I'd agree with you there - although I bought this myself (as opposed to many 'reviewers' on UA-cam.....) I find it hard to justify the cost of it.
If it was half an inch bigger with regard to winding space it would make a hell of a difference to storage capacity and also to how easy it was to wind the line in (and avoid missing).
In its current form I can't fully get behind the Xreel and would recommend the Ka-Bar Kaster as it is a fraction of the price, easier to wind onto, easier to play fish on and holds more gear.
I've reviewed that one a couple of times on my channel and if I had to pick one compact fishing kit to throw into a bag it would be the Ka-Bar Kaster every time. I love it so much that I bought four of them when they were on offer on Amazon global, lol
Same. I bought the Kaster as well! (only one, though)
You should look into tenkara rods lad
I've looked into them for a good few years now and am currently bidding on a tiny one on ebay. The longer Tenkara rods are no better than a decent traditional fly rod and have some serious limitations - for a compact kit I really want something which takes up minimal space in a survival pack but for sport fishing the space the fishing kit takes up is less important.
I suppose the bottom line is I just love to practice with every possible way of catching fish, lol
(this is my other channel - forgot to switch accounts...)
put a photon micro light in there which is waterproof an very bright
Found ya , subscribed bro love ur vids
Brother, I thought you'd stopped making videos but I see you're back at it - I subbed again as google sees fit to unsub me from everyone now and again. Whether I get the updates is anyone's guess as it's like everything I do on here is shadow banned.
@@ThousandYardStare yes my man I’m back at it
UA-cam a funny old place it can go so so good then crash and burn so easily haha
I need to be a bit more PC I think haha
Before I started YT on my other account years ago I was watching your metal detecting videos I found the others a bit shit to be honest
You make viewers feel involved when you do things it’s great
Keep it up bro
I’m sure I got your phone number still somewhere, we’re catch up soon
I appreciate your reviews! Neat kit.l! Can you tell where to get the case you have put this in? Looks perfect too .
That was a Fenix head light case. I think it was this one: geni.us/LbTO5O
Amazing im buying it 😭
Best of luck when you get out fishing.
how do you avoid losing your fibgers
This would be great in combination with a few mechanical fishing yo yo's. You could go ahead and set up a few yo yo's and then start using this exotac. It would increase your chances in a real situation. I've always loved yo yo's, so small, light and passive.
Where did you get the jacket from
I can't remember where I bought it from but it was on sale somewhere - may have been advertised as pre-owned or new without tags. The price new is mad as it is a Fjallraven Anorak No.8
Have you tried the Goreel from Crystal Creek Gear? Just curious. Its around $40
(my other account) I've checked it out and it seems like a decent product - certainly useful in bug out bag but they definitely need a few videos demonstrating it online since there is very little information and no videos on their site showing it in use.
I will reach out to them to see if they need help with that as it looks like a useful product and I like to help any individual or small company who could do with more exposure. I'm not interested in being paid or promoting corporations - I'll leave that to the shills from other channels, lol
Thanks for the heads-up on this product as it's something I've never seen before even with my feverish searching for such products.
Very cool! Yeah it seems like a good deal for 40. Different product though for sure. I also found out you can use a chalk line box ...
@@the_swinging_axe I've made one of the chalk line kits but haven't tried it yet. It has a 4:1 gear ratio so winds in really fast.
When the fishing season starts I will give it a try if I can find it - I make so many little kits up and end up losing them in my shed, lol
Bloody Good! BUT. a $100.00 for the Exotac Xreel is a little steep for a DIY fishing kit. JMO!
I can't argue with any of that and for me the Ka-Bar Backpack Kaster is my go-to for all my fishing / bug out bags as it is easier to use and holds more gear.
I've used and reviewed almost everything available as bushcraft fishing kits and while the Xreel is certainly the coolest but of kit in my collection there's nothing better than the Backpack Kaster for active fishing. For unattended fishing the yo-yo automatic reel is great as it will set the hook and play the fish for you.
Where are you fishing?? Looks like the city park goldfish pond. LOL
It is my own pond I put in about 20 years ago. The fish breed like flies in there.
What jacket is that?😊
I can't remember where I bought it from but it was on sale somewhere - may have been advertised as pre-owned or new without tags. The price new is mad as it is a Fjallraven Anorak No.8
It is a great smock as it is hard wearing and can easily be waterproofed using Nikwax - I just washed it in a bowl filled with warm water and Nikwax and now the water beads off.
I should really do a video specifically on this smock as it is good and can often be picked up second hand / new with tags on Ebay - so many people but outdoor gear new and then never use it so there are loads of bargains to be had. Most of the outdoor gear I buy is second hand since so much is in unused condition (and a fraction of the new price).
Great setup. But think you might be better served by a sak model geared at fishing.
Feel free to expand on what that is - the only 'sak' I'm familiar with is a Swiss Army Knife (SAK).
I found a video where a guy put a few hooks inside the scales of a Swiss army knife but it was nowhere near enough to be practical.
@@ThousandYardStare you said you packed the sak huntsman. That’s a great model but perhaps the angler, fisherman, fisherman plus, or bass would better work with your fishing set up. Most of them have a fish scaler tool, some have the small pliers, one of them has the sinker pincher combined with the scissors. Check them out. My favorite source of info is sakwiki.
@@micahwest5347 Sorry, I thought you were talking about some other fishing implement instead of the XReel. That makes sense now and I'll check out your recommendations.
Until yesterday I didn't realize that there was so many different versions of the SAK.
It looks like my fishing kits have another upgrade coming so thanks for that information and best of lick when you're fishing.
Is this legal to use in the uk? I know it sounds like a silly question because I’m pretty sure if you’ve got a rod license it should cover you but on some other sites they are saying it’s illegal? Any advice
A rod license only covers you for a rod and reel type of freshwater fishing and not for trapping or using anything like a hobo reel / hand line.
However......if (when) the food chain breaks down you will definitely want to be skilled in all forms of hunting including catching fish by any means necessary. For those skills you need practice so I'd say practice out of sight of anyone who may snitch and it's all good.
There are no silly rules on saltwater or tidal stretches of rivers, just freshwater.
Believe it or not I even 'need' a fishing licence to legally fish my own pond.
Thousand Yard Stare thanks I already bought one and the ka bar and believe it or not quite a few other ones! 😂 I use it when I’m travelling, South America. But it does seem a stupid law
@@mcbarberblue I doubt they are illegal to use anywhere outside the UK - I'm sure I break multiple laws without even knowing it on a daily basis as our country has some ridiculous laws.
Thousand Yard Stare I got into hand lining in Guyana the Indian use them, and catch monster fish, just a peace of wood and line.
@@mcbarberblue Nice one - at the end of the day that's all which is needed to catch fish.
Surely you could make something yourself a lot cheaper with a larger lip which avoided the winding problem. Or even better one that rotates with a little handle to turn it, so you don't have to grab the line with your hand at all??!?
In fact to make it flat with also a large handle, the handle could be stored inside and it just plugs into the side of the reel, then pulls out when you're done. You could make it with bits of junk and it would cost nothing!
Handlining in inland UK is illegal mate
This is in my own pond and ultimately I don't care what is deemed as 'illegal' when practicing survival skills.
In a survival situation we will need to catch food or be reliant on poisoned food handed out by the govern-ment. If people refuse practice the methods to catch food then they will really struggle.
I rule nothing out when finding food.
If we listened to the govern-ment we'd all be triple vaxxed and slowly dying.
I'd rather not take that chance and hopefully you're not in that camp.
Looks unpractical. The grip is unstable and you can easily miss a wind. Wouldn't use this in cold weather and with heavier spinners. I would prefer a tube - like hobo system.
Yes, the missing while winding is the main issue with this one and if it was only an inch bigger it would make all the difference. It would allow for much more gear to be stored in it too.
It's a shame that Exotac have't released an XL version as it makes sense to do so.
Why do people make videos about a thing they bought on Amazon as if they came up with it?
I think you're reading way too much into it there sport!
oh come on, Way over priced. the ka-bar is just as good or better for a fraction of the price. imo.
It is what it is and I agree that the Ka-Bar is the best of the bunch. After using all types of hoho handlines / compact fishing kits the Ka-Bar is the one I'd rank highest and the first one on the list to go in a bug out bag.
Holy crap 100 bucks. Oh I asure you its not. 100 bucks. Its a 100 bucks! Wth its a bye
It must have gone up in price since I made this video as it was nowhere near $100 when I bought it.
However, with wood turned options and the Ka-Bar Back Kaster available there is something for every budget.
I will soon be making a video on 4 or 5 different types of compact fishing methods and scoring them as sensibly as I can - cost will definitely be one of the considerations.
Most expensive
Most expensive, yes - it's very well made and will make a perfect present for anyone who is into bushcraft but if I could pick only one compact fishing kit it would be the Ka-Bar Backpacker. I've featured that in a few videos.
if you don't like killing things, then why have the fishing gear in the first place? it looks like a nice piece of kit, i think i will pass at $99USD.
You don't have to kill everything you catch.
I've caught, shot and trapped practically everything edible in the UK but I simply keep practicing those skills now without killing anything. Fishing is generally artificial flies, rubber grubs and lures and shooting is various target practice - it's no different shooting a target than shooting an animal and it's no different catching fish for sport than it is catching fish to eat.
However, those skills need to be repeated so when the time comes to rely on them the knowledge is there to easily put food on the table.
I hope that makes sense to you.
It’s for practice you creep
Its not hobo if its store bought...you don't seem to grasp the meaning of hobo????
Maybe you should look up what a Hobo is - generally described as a wanderer, vagabond, someone who is on the move, in transition etc.
If they needed a fishing kit it would be small, light and hold everything they needed, same with a shelter or cooking kit - store bought or otherwise.
If they needed shoes they would be durable and supportive - store bought or otherwise.
@@ThousandYardStare dictionary I have lived it better than 20 years still do...lmao
@@kcstafford2784 At this point all I'm hearing is Samuel L Jackson screaming "English, mother F***er, do you speak it?"
When roads less traveled and going places you haven't been ..jumping in a boxcar not knowing where your going We don't carry anymore than the clothes on your back learning to make shelters and cook wear as you go leaving them behind and moving on you can and do make money but don't spend it on much more than maybe a sleeping bag or a good coat at goodwill store a good knife and a few tools...it's a life style that stems from not caring about self and not really liking others...no giveAshit is key....
@@ThousandYardStare no not rightly..most have there own language and will gladly fight anyone that picks fun at them...wild free and untamed...
That’s cool but still not the best and it’s expensive!. I found a better and cheaper one that you can DIY a hobo fishing kit.
I bought an Irwin speed line chalk reel and replaced the line with fishing lines. Also, there is still some room for me to put extra hooks inside the Irwin.
100% - thanks for the comment. I checked a video out where a guy in the US took one apart and wound fishing line onto it. So quick and easy.
I have made one and will make a video showing the finished kit - I'll give props to the video I saw (can't remember which channel it was currently).
I have 2 of the chalk lines - one is the Irwin and the other is a 'Faithful' which has a 1:6 gear ratio so winds in super fast. It's very good and I'm looking forward to using it.
BTW, Yes, there are only 2 genders.