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Stow-Away Fishing Kits (Part 3)
by George Hedgepeth
Floats - Many people like a float of some kind to suspend bait at the fish’s level. One can be made from a variety of found items. A film canister wrapped with a rubber band work well. A goose feather, a section of cattail stem, a piece of light-weight bark or wood, or even a goldenrod gall will work in a pinch. I normally do not carry a manufactured float because they are so easy to jury rig in the field.
Using the kit with a pack rod.
Additional Gear - I like a few non-tackle items in my kit. I always try to include an extra cutting tool in my kits- often a large X-Acto style blade. These are well suited to cutting line and bait as well as cleaning fish. Several large paper clips are useful for converting a long, whippy shoot or piece of cane into a semblance of a fly rod, which will allow much longer casts. An extra mosquito head net or a fine mesh bag (such as those in which onions and oranges are shipped) can be used as a net for taking small crustaceans and minnows for bait or food. After all, fish are not the only prime edibles in a stream or pond.
Perch caught with the kit and an improvised "Hobo Reel".
A small, portable fish kit can be a lot of fun, as well as a good way to get a meal. However, putting a kit together is just the first step. To be effective, it must be USED! The techniques suitable for this gear are different from those used for most sport fishing. Remember, having a hammer does not make one a carpenter!
Our Quarry - caught with a teardrop jig.
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