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 28, 2010 | Posted by DDFD
Here is another DIY Quick Tip: Save paint brushes and rollers in plastic for second and third coats. Many times when painting you have to apply second and third coats of paint, rather then clean the used brushes or rollers– store them. I have stored brushes and rollers safely for up to two weeks. How [...]
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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 22, 2010 | Posted by Annie Jean
Walk into the soap section of your local store and brace yourself. The price of everything–including liquid soap–is going up. To make your money go farther you can make your own liquid soap for pennies instead of shelling out several dollars at the store. With a minimum of ingredients you can make your next batch [...]
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August 16, 2010 | Posted by DDFD
Here is another DIY Quick Tip: Dealing with a stuck bolt (Usually rust or corrosion) is sometimes made easier using leverage. How do you get leverage? Well, instead of using a 8-12 inch wrench, add leverage by using a 25 inch breaker bar or even more leverage by adding a three foot long lead pipe [...]
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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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July 8, 2010 | Posted by Glory Lennon
Unraveling a crocheted Afghan may seem like a stupid thing to do, but not if you don’t like it, it’s a bit old fashioned or seemingly useless for you. You could give it to the cat or dog to lounge on but why not make use of the yarn? You could unravel the entire thing [...]
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July 5, 2010 | Posted by DDFD
Want the taste of the barbecue without the time over the hot grill? I love BBQ style dishes– especially set it and forget it dishes. Here is one for the crock pot– Slow Cooked BBQ Brisket. Prep time is about five minutes. Here’s what you need: 2.5-3.5 lb. beef brisket 1 cup of BBQ sauce [...]
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