Simple throat … Simple throat gorges(a stick sharpened at both ends) are pretty good too, not nearly as effective in actually hooking the fish (you kina have to get the fish to swallow it) but there are super easy and quick to make, just sharpen a stick lol thats it. You could make a whole bunch in just 10 minutes or so. But if you have to make natural cordage i would use the actual hook method so that i could make my precious cordage count.
Great skills, but I … Great skills, but I think if I would need fish in order to survive I would rather try to go with installing a fish trap than with angling.
Great camp craft. … Great camp craft. My kids want to try it for our overnight lines. The pitch made in the first video can be used for repairing boats ect. and seeing them in videos are much easier for us than trial by error in the bush when books don’t show you all the little things. Thanks
@DudeNumberOnePlus … @DudeNumberOnePlus
Yeah, I have a B+B business and I often get lost on the way to Sainsburys to stock up.
I just love his accent y’awl!
Surprises me that every time he gets in a situation he hasn’t got a fish hook, but he HAS got a video camera.
I tottaly agree, … I tottaly agree, while the whole idea is to help oneself in difficult conditions, chaneces that one will needed these skills are miniscule. Yes, its primary for fun. (unless your job brings chance of being stranded with loss of equipment, which mine does not.)
@DudeNumberOnePlus … @DudeNumberOnePlus
Your skew hook is a far simpler system. As I understand it survival strategy is Fire, shelter, water, food and conserve energy. And this isn’t conserving energy. It’s a very nice vid showing a very handy skill. but as you say, there are far easier ways to do it. If he has taken the trouble to take a gas lighter, how much more rouble is it to take hooks and line, anticipating getting lost.?
You cant, get lost in England. You do this for fun! LOL!
Oh, and i meant not … Oh, and i meant not this barbecue utensils. Skewer hook is just short twig, sharpened on both sides, line attached in midle. all covered in bait. when eaten by fish, u pull, this thing skews and jams in fishs throat.
Sure dude. my point … Sure dude. my point was that when theres not fishhook, skewer hooks are easier to make, and probaby sturdier, at least if i try what daves there showing, it would probably break in fish. Dont know why dave didnt mentioned them, maybe theyre less liked by fish
@E2F83 I recommend … @E2F83 I recommend looking at Ray Mears video clip from his Aboriginal Britain show. He uses a thorn to catch 3 flounder. Also, this type of hook shows up all over the world both historically and contemporary to our time. It does work differently than a modern hook in that the fish has to swallow the entire hook, which is trickey with Sun Fish and Blue gills but works perfectly on fish that do not nibble their food apart.
couldnt you heat … couldnt you heat the thorn to get it to bend? ive heat treated limbs on bows before to reset tips ect. im thinking that heating the thorn would help it bend and stay bent.
For the skeptics, … For the skeptics, what you need to remind yourself is that these primitive hooks aren’t to be used for your annual fishing tournament. They are made and used for emergency self-reliance situations. You’ll most likely be going for smaller crappies or perch anyway. And lastly, Dave said so himself, you never know when you will lose the real fish hooks that you packed in your kit. This is a great skill to have, thank you Dave for teaching us.
Hello E2F83. Bone … Hello E2F83. Bone or thorn hooks have been catching fish for over 10,000 years that we know of. YES- smaller ones are good for mostly smaller fish that are easier to catch anyway. The larger hook ( see10:15) is NOT for large mouth or big game fish, but sharpen the top and tie the line 2/3 down the shaft toward the barb. It may cause the hook to rotate and lodge when swallowed.
Straight pieces of thorn woven in a line were STILL being until recently to catch 2 to 5 pound flatfish on mudflats
Until I see that … Until I see that hook catch a fish, I don’t think it’s worth the effort. Also any fish big enough to swallow a hook that size would destroy it.
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July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
mora is a city in …
mora is a city in my country this knifes are maked there , nice fish hook
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Simple throat …
Simple throat gorges(a stick sharpened at both ends) are pretty good too, not nearly as effective in actually hooking the fish (you kina have to get the fish to swallow it) but there are super easy and quick to make, just sharpen a stick lol thats it. You could make a whole bunch in just 10 minutes or so. But if you have to make natural cordage i would use the actual hook method so that i could make my precious cordage count.
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
What kind of knife …
What kind of knife are you using in the beggining of the video and waht is the cost?
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Finally! Finally I …
Finally! Finally I have found a video on how to make fish hooks in the wild. Thanks.
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
or a spear maybe …
or a spear maybe for waters that are not deep maybe?
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Great skills, but I …
Great skills, but I think if I would need fish in order to survive I would rather try to go with installing a fish trap than with angling.
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Great camp craft. …
Great camp craft. My kids want to try it for our overnight lines. The pitch made in the first video can be used for repairing boats ect. and seeing them in videos are much easier for us than trial by error in the bush when books don’t show you all the little things. Thanks
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
@DudeNumberOnePlus …
@DudeNumberOnePlus
Yeah, I have a B+B business and I often get lost on the way to Sainsburys to stock up.
I just love his accent y’awl!
Surprises me that every time he gets in a situation he hasn’t got a fish hook, but he HAS got a video camera.
LOL
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
I tottaly agree, …
I tottaly agree, while the whole idea is to help oneself in difficult conditions, chaneces that one will needed these skills are miniscule. Yes, its primary for fun. (unless your job brings chance of being stranded with loss of equipment, which mine does not.)
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
@DudeNumberOnePlus …
@DudeNumberOnePlus
Your skew hook is a far simpler system. As I understand it survival strategy is Fire, shelter, water, food and conserve energy. And this isn’t conserving energy. It’s a very nice vid showing a very handy skill. but as you say, there are far easier ways to do it. If he has taken the trouble to take a gas lighter, how much more rouble is it to take hooks and line, anticipating getting lost.?
You cant, get lost in England. You do this for fun! LOL!
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Oh, and i meant not …
Oh, and i meant not this barbecue utensils. Skewer hook is just short twig, sharpened on both sides, line attached in midle. all covered in bait. when eaten by fish, u pull, this thing skews and jams in fishs throat.
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Sure dude. my point …
Sure dude. my point was that when theres not fishhook, skewer hooks are easier to make, and probaby sturdier, at least if i try what daves there showing, it would probably break in fish. Dont know why dave didnt mentioned them, maybe theyre less liked by fish
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
@DudeNumberOnePlus …
@DudeNumberOnePlus
How about taking 30/40 real fishing hooks? Easier still!
LOL
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Good stuff!!!!!!
Good stuff!!!!!!
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
@E2F83 I recommend …
@E2F83 I recommend looking at Ray Mears video clip from his Aboriginal Britain show. He uses a thorn to catch 3 flounder. Also, this type of hook shows up all over the world both historically and contemporary to our time. It does work differently than a modern hook in that the fish has to swallow the entire hook, which is trickey with Sun Fish and Blue gills but works perfectly on fish that do not nibble their food apart.
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
couldnt you heat …
couldnt you heat the thorn to get it to bend? ive heat treated limbs on bows before to reset tips ect. im thinking that heating the thorn would help it bend and stay bent.
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
I can’t stop …
I can’t stop watching!!! U r teaching me so much!!! Thank You!!
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
For the skeptics, …
For the skeptics, what you need to remind yourself is that these primitive hooks aren’t to be used for your annual fishing tournament. They are made and used for emergency self-reliance situations. You’ll most likely be going for smaller crappies or perch anyway. And lastly, Dave said so himself, you never know when you will lose the real fish hooks that you packed in your kit. This is a great skill to have, thank you Dave for teaching us.
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
my thoughts as well
my thoughts as well
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
i use rib bones …
i use rib bones from small animals
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Hello E2F83. Bone …
Hello E2F83. Bone or thorn hooks have been catching fish for over 10,000 years that we know of. YES- smaller ones are good for mostly smaller fish that are easier to catch anyway. The larger hook ( see10:15) is NOT for large mouth or big game fish, but sharpen the top and tie the line 2/3 down the shaft toward the barb. It may cause the hook to rotate and lodge when swallowed.
Straight pieces of thorn woven in a line were STILL being until recently to catch 2 to 5 pound flatfish on mudflats
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
we appreciate you …
we appreciate you too dave 5/5
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
any one else hear …
any one else hear the cars in the back ground kinda ruins the setting
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
i would suggest …
i would suggest shaving small pieces from a large stronger hardwood. same concept just with small shaving of a stronger wood
July 10th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Until I see that …
Until I see that hook catch a fish, I don’t think it’s worth the effort. Also any fish big enough to swallow a hook that size would destroy it.