I'm confused to what you're saying. That the water will make the fish seem higher than they really are and that the bent tip will actually hit the fish since you are aiming with a higher part of the spear?
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I'm confused to what you're saying. That the water will make the fish seem higher than they really are and that the bent tip will actually hit the fish since you are aiming with a higher part of the spear?
Yes ,thats exactly what I said!Quote:
Originally Posted by RangerXanatos
Refraction (diffractive effect is when a wave (light wave) is traveling through one medium (air) and encounters another medium (water) it changes speed, causing the picture you see to "bend". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refraction By using a projectile with an offset tip, and aiming along the shaft and not the tip you may be able to more easily hit the target in the water (as long as the angle of the tip is consistent with the refractive index that you are dealing with). Me???? Just spear it, if you miss, try again.
Here are some links to spear fishing and refraction:
http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...ght=refraction
http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...ght=refraction
http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...ght=refraction
Good threads Rick, I have a couple effective methods of spearing fish, The "HUMMING BIRD" profile spear is one of them, splinters have loose fibers that act as Barbs,also they are Sewing Needle sharp. there is a spear Gun design that I will post later. I also make these hand lines for fishing (the hook is shaped like a fish, from a sand dollar heart)
http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...&pictureid=277
Don't you think that the line is a tad to thick for the size of the hook?
That cordage is made from the shinny rind of a coconut husk , reducing the fibers to make a smaller cord would be very difficult with this material.
Okay, but don't you think it's to thick for the size of the hook? That was the question.
no , I use these to catch cat fish and other large fish. the line will hold about 20 LBS . so its just strong enough. the size doesnt interfere with its performance.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gray Wolf
Maybe I was wording this wrong, don't you think that the hook is to small for that size line?
It might be helpful to have a tape measure next to it. That way we can see what the hook and line sizes are.
Do you bait the hook or use it more as a lure. The reason I ask is because you said it was shaped like a fish.
no, any larger hook would be too big, a smaller line would be too weak. the hook and line in the photo are near actual sizeQuote:
Originally Posted by Gray Wolf
If that does'nt do it for you, this method of hand drawn spear gun might be better for you.. just a piece of bamboo or cane, a length of cord, and a slender spear shaft.
http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...&pictureid=280
detail of the cord and spear shaft as it emerges from the tail of the spear holder
http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...&pictureid=279
I have had good results with this type of spear thrower for fishing, it works great!
in some places the people fishing will use a spear called a "DROP BOB" and it is a heavy weight with a rope hook on one end and needle-like spear points on the other . the tool is droped on top of flounder and other simular fish
if you make a spear head like this one and launch it with the above tool you can see the potential for success.Quote:
Originally Posted by erunkiswldrnssurvival
http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...&pictureid=300
And this view...
http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...&pictureid=301
Do you think this will work?
If that's a coaster it's sitting on, yes. If that's an area rug it's sitting on - that'll be one BIG fish. Either way it looks great.
Those are wicked looking spears! Where do you get thorns that big
RWB did you make that hook?Quote:
Originally Posted by Runs With Beer
Yes I did, Took about an hour, Made from persimmon twig.
Made from persimmon twig, interesting. Did you fire harden it? What size hook would it compare to?
Outstanding job great post very imformative
Yes it is fire hardend, is about the size of a crappie hook Which are biting good right now. wiil try it out next time out.
this is my first attempt at making a fish hook. i used one of the methods on one of the links erunkiswldrnssurvival posted. what do you guys think? any suggestions?
outstanding, Is that one peice of wood?
Here is a site with projects But look in the middle of the page for how to make small and large fishhooks.
http://www.bushcraft.ridgeonnet.com/index.htm
Here is the link for Birch Tar Collection Tutorial
From the bark right through to the tar and then glue. Which you might need for attaching the hooks.
http://www.bushcraft.ridgeonnet.com/birchtar.htm
Here's he has more of his projects with directions, and some videos.
http://www.bushcraft.ridgeonnet.com/...0tutorials.htm
yah its all one piece. it was a smaller branch that i found, not really sure what type of wood it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by Runs With Beer
Take it out and try it. If it works, you will have the comfort of knowing that you will be able to catch fish in an emergency.Quote:
Originally Posted by tonester
Thats right baby! You can never get out of here alive.
I use the hooks and stuff that I make, They work good. just make them the right size to do the job.
Less work and less skill than building nets, the thorn hook is the prudent path to take when survival fishing worldwide.
sometimes the best thing is the smallest gorge hook that you can lash onto a vine or other fish line..cordage, or whathever you have. i think most have trouble with fish hooks because they think big and small is most often the better.
I have put togather a survival fishing film for youtube it outlines and demonstrates the fishhook making methods and principles discussed within this thread. 45 minuets in length i hope that you enjoy. Called survival fishing, this good project has taken me several months to complete.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHkep9d0x3s
enjoy the movie, leave a comment or question, and as always.. thank you for watching survival fishing 1,2,3,4,and 5
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