Bushcraft 101: Learn How To Make This Primitive Fishhook

 

Native Americans often used fish traps, but many made their own fishhooks using bits of bone and branch and vines, just like this guy.

Even if you do not need to make the fishhook, the trick at the beginning he uses to make cordage makes it worth your while to check out this incredible video.

Maybe you get lucky and you have all the survival tools and gear you need to breeze through whatever you are facing.

The chances of that are slim, however, as life has a way of throwing stuff at you that you never anticipated and that means you have to use your surroundings to improvise.

I think I'd try and figure out how to use a metal point to ensure maximum penetration and strength.

How would you improve upon this?

Tell us your thoughts and ideas below in the comments section.


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