Fishing-General Tips & Info

10 Basics Every Man Should Have in His Fishing Tackle Box
https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/10-things-every-mans-fishing-tackle-box-needs/

Like the contents of a man’s tool box , the contents of a man’s tackle box often comes down to personal preference. The contents will also change depending on the type of fish you’re angling to catch. But every fishing tackle box should have a few basic items. I went to the Bass Pro Shop in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma to ask a few old timers for their opinion on what they thought should be in every man’s tackle box.

The following are the 10 things we came up with that every man’s fishing tackle box should contain:   ---CONTINUED---

4 Fishing Tips for Beginners
https://www.takemefishing.org/blog/june-2016/4-fishing-tips-for-beginners/

  The old saying, “have you been fishing or have you been catching?” rings loud in the ears of folks learning how to fish. Catching is fun, it's what fishing is all about, right? But catching is a process, so the better you fish the more you catch. ---CONTINUED---

How To Build Your Own Survival Fishing Kit
https://www.theprepperjournal.com/2017/03/02/how-to-build-your-own-survival-fishing-kit/

If you are planning to build a survival fishing kit on your own and so are looking for some guides, then your search stops right here. Survival fishing kits could be of any size and shape, and it would adapt readily to suit your particular needs.

To get started on how to build your own survival fishing kit, we have come up with a list to help you out. ---CONTINUED---

How to Build a Survival Fishing Kit that You Can Depend On
https://www.primalsurvivor.net/survival-fishing-kit/

  In just about every Bug Out Bag discussion group, you’ll hear people talking about their survival fishing kits.

The idea is that these little DIY fishing kits will be able to provide them with food during a disaster scenario.

These can be great, but you’ve got to be realistic.  Unless you are MacGyver, some twine and a safety pin probably aren’t going to catch you many fish!   ---CONTINUED---

Everything You Need to Know About Catching and Eating Fish
https://rethinksurvival.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-catching-and-eating-fish/

(SNIP) ... Fish is a great source of nutritious protein and essential amino acids. If you’re in a wilderness survival situation, it can be an essential part of your diet. But you’ve got to understand how to go about finding, catching, cleaning and preparing fish with minimal tools to be realistic about incorporating wild fish into your meal plan. Let’s unpack the biggest challenges in catching and eating fish in the wilderness. ---CONTINUED---

Survival Fishing Techniques You Need To Know
https://modernsurvivalonline.com/survival-fishing-techniques-you-need-to-know/

Being able to find food is probably one of the key survival skills everyone should know. There are various ways we can go about it, but knowing how to catch fish is definitely a plus. Fishing can provide you with sustainable food source since there is an abundance of fish almost everywhere. Also, in an emergency situation, catching fish is probably one of the easiest ways to survive. ---CONTINUED---

Learn to Fish on Land
https://www.takemefishing.org/blog/april-2016/learn-to-fish-on-land/

The bite was hot, there were fish blitzing the surface, and I held the bait casting rig in my 10 year-old hands. I'd never seen anything like this before, and I ripped off a cast as hard as I could. The only issue was that I didn't thumb the spool, and I had a massive bird's nest of line. My late-father was not happy at all, and by the time he cleared my mess the fish were gone. We caught very few that day.

After that frustrating experience I practiced on dry land. Here's how: ---CONTINUED---

How to Start Fishing When You Don't Have a Clue
https://www.takemefishing.org/blog/march-2016/how-to-start-fishing-when-you-don-t-have-a-clue/

(SNIP) ... you're not sure how to start fishing because you have no clue. Maybe your family and friends don't have much experience with fishing either, or maybe you live in a big city and don't know where you can go to try it out. No worries, it's easy to learn how to fish in a short amount of time. ---CONTINUED---

5 Traditional Fishing Tackle Hacks
https://www.takemefishing.org/blog/december-2015/5-traditional-fishing-tackle-hacks/

When it comes to traditional fishing tackle, there's nothing wrong with finding different or more resourceful ways of using it. Sometimes you can save time and money by making a few modifications to traditional tackle or by using everyday household items. Check out these five traditional fishing tackle and gear hacks that just might help make your life easier. ---CONTINUED---

Rigging Fishing Tackle So It’s Ready to Use
https://www.takemefishing.org/blog/september-2015/rigging-fishing-tackle-so-it%E2%80%99s-ready-to-use/

Sometimes you can buy ready-to-use fishing gear while other times you can make it yourself. I remember when we had a hot bluefish bite, the kind where you're catching a fish on every cast. Those toothy sons of guns chopped up everything to the tune of one fly/soft plastic per fish. Constantly rigging fishing tackle cuts into fishing time, and on that day it was catching time. None of us has time for that... ---CONTINUED---

Everything You Need To Start Fishing
https://www.takemefishing.org/how-to-fish/fishing-resources-events/everything-you-need-to-start-fishing/

This fishing checklist will cover the basic freshwater fishing essentials. Use these steps to guide you as you learn how to start fishing with a spinning rod and open-faced spinning reel in a lake or pond. Once you learn about freshwater fishing for beginners, you can try saltwater fishing, fly fishing, or other types of fishing that might interest you -- just start with these basics and then build on your skills. ---CONTINUED---

Fishing After SHTF: Your Survival Crash Course
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/fishing-after-shtf-survival/

(SNIP) ... In this crash course, I’m breaking down ways to catch fish without a rod, how to track the fish down, and a few expert tips to help you plan ahead. ---CONTINUED---