One of the easiest ways to get food when SHTF is to go fishing. Unless you're spearfishing, fishing won't use up a lot of energy and also requires minimal resources. Plus, it yields healthy proteins and fats when you're able to catch some fish.
Of course, even though fishing doesn't require a lot of resources, don't forget that you still need bait, a line, and a hook. Bait is easy to acquire — just find a nightcrawler or two and you're all set.
Natural fibers, a paracord strand or shoelace, can be used to make a line but getting a hook can be challenging. If you don't own a factory-made fishing hook, you could be SOL unless you know how to make one from scratch.
Primitive people used hand-carved fishhooks before stainless steel hooks even existed, and this is a skill any prepper can easily learn. This skill will ensure your survival when you're bugging out, and you don't want to go hungry.
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great survival tip!!!
Pretty awesome
Jay Yelton
There are also many fish traps you can build in rivers or streams from rocks, sticks or twine… you just need bait. I know of 3 you can build, then visit at sunset for a good (70%) chance at a multiple catch.
BTW *for pepper/survivalist gear-borders* I found the replacement sets of eyelets for poles you can make in the field in about five minutes.
They are more compact & less cumbersome than trying to pack around a rod & reel. I’ve seen some telescopic compact models that are travel-light… but never bought one.
What I did experience was that super LED lure “mighty bite” which works like cheating at poker! Easier than foraging for live bait… safer than carrying canned bait.