I got to tell you man, that took me back to when I was young'un. We weren't what you would call Rich so we couldn't always afford sinkers and bobbers, we made our own just like that. That's how we put food on the table. Thanks for the trip down memory lane 👍
Good review buddy, I appreciate you taking the time to going over all this stuff although, this stuff may seem simple and like common sense to some its also a good reminder and very educational to those who are looking for new ways and varietes or someone just starting the bushcraft life, great review Dan, take care till next video yo.
Great information on the sinker. Another method I've found for a sinker would be to find a rock that's narrower in the middle than on either end. That eliminates the need for crossing the line over. Not that that's a real problem, but this way there are more options available for creating a sinker. Thanks again for another informative video.
Good video. If you really wanted to catch fish-use the backline for a trot line and drop a few thinner lines like leaders then tie on the hooks. Sinkers and bobbers on the same line. Works quite well for overnight.
I do have the homemade wooden floats I also used the foam of old bright pool noodles which I cut up and turned in to fishing floats. I discovered that fish who only know the shape of store purchased bobbers sometimes get fooled by stick bobbers :) Have a great Spring and Summer ahead be good to yourself :)
Funny u went over this... when I was a kid me n my brothers n sister would walk to the park to go fishing n on the way we looked for anything we could use for weights... rocks like u mentioned, pieces of metal like screws or bolts maybe wire... whatever u could tie on ur line! Didn't use bobbers tho, we fished on the bottom n usually caught catfish! They were yummy!!
May I add one thing. I went to the Naval Survival School in Rangely Maine a couple times, 35 years ago. We used the inner cords from para cord cut from a parachute. Small cords worked great. Seems like no one uses gores from a parachute anymore to build shelters. Wonder why. They are light weight and work great. Any way, great video and as always I will keep watching..
Cool video. Get that bobber so it barely stays above water whilst suspending the rock. Even better if you fasten the piece of wood vertically. The fish won't feel as much resistance when pulling on the bobber.
I really enjoy your channel. I have not responded too much, if any to your videos, that I can remember. I do think that many questions people ask is an indicator whether that person would ever step outside of their parents basement or not. To me, this is one of them. A small amount of fishing line weighs less than hooks. Anyone who would not carry fishing line with a small amount of hooks is not anyone who is going to be leaving the basement; however, knowledge is power. Thanks for the information.
I've used #12 bank line for fishing and found that the weight of the line by itself is usually enough to cast and sink the hook. Unless you're fishing to finicky trout, most fish aren't leader-shy, so the ticker diameter of #12 bank line usually isn't a problem for me. But, carrying fishing line is just easier.
I think its limestone that gives the water that surface look,,, if you saw the fish swimming by at the end...you can see the water is relatively clear.....I've seen this at old gravel pits many times before.
I just found your vids and i love them. great work and very practical. i understand peoples desire to "minimize" their kit, but the time and hassle saved by carrying a few hooks, line, weights and maybe floats pays off in the end. if people are worried about the size then just take a minute to search youtube. you will find tons of very small and inventive ways to carry a simple fishing kit. true, the skills to make your own kit off the land is great, but i think a few ounces in a pill bottle or small Altoids tin is worth all the time saved. thanks
Dan You got great common sense Seems to be becoming a rare thing these days. It will take you far. Off topic - The pond water is it always that color? Why is it that color? Minerals? Biologicals? Is it drinkable after normal processing? Just curious in case I ever run into something like that. Don't mean to make extra work. Thanks
#72 bankline! Lol! You just made me laugh so hard I don't feel so bad about being half an hour from mouth surgery. I won't be laughing or talking for a few days! Lol
Good info. But i agree its easy to just carry a couple bobbers and weights. However its good to know how to replace these iteams if somthing were to happen to it
I saw a fish swim by in your closing (on your left) seriously!!! Is that color of the water because of being spring fed, snow melt, or combo??? Great Video!!!
Maybe they win the postcode lottery and end up spitting bubbles when they don't get any prize money, never underestimate what's going on underneath the surface. 😂
What about Hooks let's say I find myself lost in the middle of the woods and found a lake how would I make hooks would I use a flexible wood like thorns or do you have to rely on spears and gigs.
What's your stand on unwaxed dental floss? And making toggle hooks out of wood? Just asking your opinion because I'm the worst fisherman in the world, I use dental floss in all my traps and snares though
Dan sir a question please : a person lost in the forest it is cold he has a Ferro rod but lost his knife and striker would he be able to create sparks with the rod using a rock ? and if you are kind and not too much to ask could you please demonstrate with what type of stone or any rock ?
Yep ! Anything sharp will work. Glass works great or sharp rock like quarts, chert, or anthing hard enough to scrap small pieces off your ferro rod. Now is the time to go outside and see what you can find and do it ! Not later, when you really need it.
Hey Dan, I can't find #72 bankline anywhere.. are you going to start carrying it in the Coalcracker store along with fire proof tinder and flint and stainless steel kits? 😂
No brainier to carry some line. Your tired and hungry, do you really want to sit down and make cordage for hours ? Very light and very little space. My self I invested in very small diameter , braided Spider wire to carry and has multiple other uses. Don't forget you need something to keep them in the water and alive, if it is hot and you need to keep them until you have enough to eat and ready to cook them .
Now I see why you have a survival school. No nonsense about everything. Thank you!
I got to tell you man, that took me back to when I was young'un. We weren't what you would call Rich so we couldn't always afford sinkers and bobbers, we made our own just like that. That's how we put food on the table. Thanks for the trip down memory lane 👍
Townsends and other 18th century vendors sell coarse fishing kits that are very compact. Great video. I love your videos. You are a stud.
Great video! Perfect example of the more you know the less you need to carry. Thumbs up
Good review buddy, I appreciate you taking the time to going over all this stuff although, this stuff may seem simple and like common sense to some its also a good reminder and very educational to those who are looking for new ways and varietes or someone just starting the bushcraft life, great review Dan, take care till next video yo.
Another good one, my friend! You are a master at showing skills in a short amount of time. Thank you!
Thank you! This is amazing info- you're bringing back arts most of us thought were long lost.
Great information on the sinker. Another method I've found for a sinker would be to find a rock that's narrower in the middle than on either end. That eliminates the need for crossing the line over. Not that that's a real problem, but this way there are more options available for creating a sinker.
Thanks again for another informative video.
Good video. If you really wanted to catch fish-use the backline for a trot line and drop a few thinner lines like leaders then tie on the hooks. Sinkers and bobbers on the same line. Works quite well for overnight.
I do have the homemade wooden floats I also used the foam of old bright pool noodles which I cut up and turned in to fishing floats. I discovered that fish who only know the shape of store purchased bobbers sometimes get fooled by stick bobbers :) Have a great Spring and Summer ahead be good to yourself :)
Funny u went over this... when I was a kid me n my brothers n sister would walk to the park to go fishing n on the way we looked for anything we could use for weights... rocks like u mentioned, pieces of metal like screws or bolts maybe wire... whatever u could tie on ur line! Didn't use bobbers tho, we fished on the bottom n usually caught catfish! They were yummy!!
May I add one thing. I went to the Naval Survival School in Rangely Maine a couple times, 35 years ago. We used the inner cords from para cord cut from a parachute. Small cords worked great. Seems like no one uses gores from a parachute anymore to build shelters. Wonder why. They are light weight and work great. Any way, great video and as always I will keep watching..
Cool video. Get that bobber so it barely stays above water whilst suspending the rock. Even better if you fasten the piece of wood vertically. The fish won't feel as much resistance when pulling on the bobber.
Great job on the Townsends series! Good stuff.
Nice fish swimming through at the end! Great info.
Such small details make such a huge difference! Thanks Dan
Great stuff Brother . Nice simple and concise! Thanks for all you do!
Awesome video and love the water color.
Awesome video! That water is a beautiful color.
I really enjoy your channel. I have not responded too much, if any to your videos, that I can remember. I do think that many questions people ask is an indicator whether that person would ever step outside of their parents basement or not. To me, this is one of them. A small amount of fishing line weighs less than hooks. Anyone who would not carry fishing line with a small amount of hooks is not anyone who is going to be leaving the basement; however, knowledge is power. Thanks for the information.
Holy emerald pond Batman! Crazy color water.. love your vids brother, always with the great ideas and demos.
Thanks for sharing,
Cheers!
I've used #12 bank line for fishing and found that the weight of the line by itself is usually enough to cast and sink the hook. Unless you're fishing to finicky trout, most fish aren't leader-shy, so the ticker diameter of #12 bank line usually isn't a problem for me. But, carrying fishing line is just easier.
Awesome video l know about fishing over 60 year been taught by my father and his family its different style of fishing
Very cool. I had not thought about doing that. 👍🏻
Thanks Dan once again - simple , easy and genious! ATB.
Good thing I’m good at putting ribbon on Christmas gifts.
I think its limestone that gives the water that surface look,,, if you saw the fish swimming by at the end...you can see the water is relatively clear.....I've seen this at old gravel pits many times before.
I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for making them. You should have more subs than what you have. 👍
The vids are great and 72 bank lines the bomb.
I just found your vids and i love them. great work and very practical. i understand peoples desire to "minimize" their kit, but the time and hassle saved by carrying a few hooks, line, weights and maybe floats pays off in the end. if people are worried about the size then just take a minute to search youtube. you will find tons of very small and inventive ways to carry a simple fishing kit. true, the skills to make your own kit off the land is great, but i think a few ounces in a pill bottle or small Altoids tin is worth all the time saved. thanks
That's why I carry my Bushcraft Pocket Fishermans. 😂😂🎣
Thanks Dan... great tips always!!!!
Dan
You got great common sense
Seems to be becoming a rare thing these days.
It will take you far.
Off topic -
The pond water is it always that color?
Why is it that color? Minerals? Biologicals?
Is it drinkable after normal processing?
Just curious in case I ever run into something like that. Don't mean to make extra work. Thanks
Like the lost art of tying off packages or books for carrying.
#72 bankline! Lol! You just made me laugh so hard I don't feel so bad about being half an hour from mouth surgery. I won't be laughing or talking for a few days! Lol
Why is it funny?
I also like to run the line under the perpendicular line on the rock. Tends to keep it all in place.
Good video Dan
Wow,,, that's a whole lot of green water...
If ya gota go,, ya gota go...😲😨
Keep up the good work. 😆
Never go out without the trusty old no72
Good info. But i agree its easy to just carry a couple bobbers and weights. However its good to know how to replace these iteams if somthing were to happen to it
I can't seem to catch any fish using all of the 'modern' fishing equipment :/
Another awesome video !!!
Hey man, found your channel from the Townsends channel, great content you have
Some fishing line, a stick, a paper clip, a nail and a piece of dry wood. A little grub searching in some dead wood and I'm fishing.
I saw a fish swim by in your closing (on your left) seriously!!! Is that color of the water because of being spring fed, snow melt, or combo??? Great Video!!!
I can't wait to get out fishing again, might use natural materials and bought just to compare the difference, but I still think fishing is 80% luck 😂
Fortunately, very few fish win the lottery.
Maybe they win the postcode lottery and end up spitting bubbles when they don't get any prize money, never underestimate what's going on underneath the surface. 😂
more like 10% random 90% skill
My statistics might not have been spot on.
lol cheers from california
Do you have #6, #72 & #36 bankline on hand? I'd be interested in seeing a side by side comaprison of the three.
What about Hooks let's say I find myself lost in the middle of the woods and found a lake how would I make hooks would I use a flexible wood like thorns or do you have to rely on spears and gigs.
What's your stand on unwaxed dental floss? And making toggle hooks out of wood? Just asking your opinion because I'm the worst fisherman in the world, I use dental floss in all my traps and snares though
dental floss will work fine
Coalcracker Bushcraft thanks for the reply
I like to carry dental floss. It's cheap, strong, and the wax makes it great for use as a bow string.
James Whitman do you like mint or cinnamon? 😂🍻
Viral Video mint of course, it also curbs your appetite.
in an extreme survival situation where you don't have any hooks even, what would be the last resort as far as fishing goes?
Dan sir a question please : a person lost in the forest it is cold he has a Ferro rod but lost his knife and striker would he be able to create sparks with the rod using a rock ? and if you are kind and not too much to ask could you please demonstrate with what type of stone or any rock ?
Yep ! Anything sharp will work. Glass works great or sharp rock like quarts, chert, or anthing hard enough to scrap small pieces off your ferro rod. Now is the time to go outside and see what you can find and do it ! Not later, when you really need it.
Hey Dan, I can't find #72 bankline anywhere.. are you going to start carrying it in the Coalcracker store along with fire proof tinder and flint and stainless steel kits? 😂
Is that lake/pond you're at on public ground or is it part of your schools property??? Very beautiful. Just curious.
thats on the school property
Anyone notice the big fish that swam behind his left shoulder (lower right of screen) at the end of the video? Hope he stuck around to land it!
Fishing: the best way to stay busy doing next to nothing. 🙂
Unless your busy landing fish and rebaiting constantly or moving around to find the structure they are holding to !
Great tips, but sure does show that carrying the ready made kit is easier.. The pond looks like someone spilled
milk into it.
No brainier to carry some line. Your tired and hungry, do you really want to sit down and make cordage for hours ?
Very light and very little space. My self I invested in very small diameter , braided Spider wire to carry and has multiple other uses. Don't forget you need something to keep them in the water and alive, if it is hot and you need to keep them until you have enough to eat and ready to cook them .