Posts belonging to Category 'fishing'
September 3, 2010 | Posted by DDFD
Another DIY Fishing Gear project– How to make a fishing priest or club. Here at the Self Reliance Exchange, I have shared ways to make several fishing tools: Sand Spikes Fillet or Bait Cutting Board Line Stripper/Spooler Today, I am going with making a fishing priest or club for under $2.00. If you pull in [...]
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August 30, 2010 | Posted by DDFD
Here at the Self Reliance Exchange, we love Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects– here is a DIY fish fillet board or bait board for under $3.00. I was tired of cutting bait in the sand, on a rock, or on my tackle box. I have seen fillet and bait boards in stores for $8-36. I made this [...]
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August 27, 2010 | Posted by DDFD
Ever need to strip fishing line off a reel? Here is a quick and frugal line stripper anyone can make for themselves. Here is what you need: Power drill and drill bit Nut, bolt, and washer Tape 2 pieces about 1 inch each Plastic 16 or 20 oz. Coke or water bottle Here is what [...]
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August 25, 2010 | Posted by DDFD
Recently, I got a $9 education on the value of shock leaders. When surfcasting, I avoided using shocker leaders because it was extra work. However, I got a $9 education on their value. Shock leaders will: Save lost tackle and lures (The main point of this post) Prevent injury to your fingers and hands (Heavier [...]
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August 20, 2010 | Posted by DDFD
I love to surfcast, but I like to do it safely. Safety when surfcasting is not that hard, it just takes attentiveness and preparation. Being aware and attentive to your surroundings, situation, and personal capabilities is important. Additionally, being prepared with the right tools and equipment really makes a difference in surf fishing safety. First, [...]
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August 9, 2010 | Posted by DDFD
The time to learn survival fishing methods is before you need to use them. Today, I am going to introduce you to the concept of survival fishing, but don’t think this one post is all encompassing on the topic. In a survival situation there are certain skills that can help you, and fishing is an [...]
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August 3, 2010 | Posted by Mark Z
Much to our community’s mingled relief and sadness, the official autopsy on a recently-deceased local shows that he died not from paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) eating locally-caught crab, but from heart disease. I won’t editorialize on the tragic misdiagnosis that led the man to decide to leave the hospital instead of staying, and possibly surviving, [...]
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July 30, 2010 | Posted by Mark Z
I must confess that our first salmon of the season, caught recently, was a pink salmon, or “humpie”. Many Alaskans refuse to eat pinks, and look down on those who do. That’s fine; the way I see it, it’s better fish than many we catch off the rocks, at no cost other than time invested [...]
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July 27, 2010 | Posted by Mark Z
My most-used fishing tackle is the Canadian fishing lure called a “Buzzbomb.” A Buzzbomb consists of a three-part system: a colored, diamond-shaped lead lure, a small rubber bumper, and a treble hook. The lure slides up and down the fishing line until it’s stopped by the bumper at the hook. The basic method of fishing [...]
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June 25, 2010 | Posted by Mark Z
Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) has spiked recently in Alaska. In the last month we’ve see the first deaths from the toxin since 1997. Most disturbing, one of these deaths, which occurred here in Haines, is blamed on eating crab! At this point, that has not been officially confirmed, but authorities say that all of the [...]
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