How to Make a 17th Century Pocket Survival Fishing Kit

In this video see how you can easily make a 17th Century style Pocket Survival fishing kit so you can be ready to fish anytime anywhere without needing to hassle about carrying cumbersome gear.

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[m.h.english]

I really LOVE your handiwork! Keep these videos coming as I just can’t get enough of them. 😇

[najroe]

Oh, another thing (in addition to my horse hair comment) pin in the era could be anything from a tiny 30mm (or for metric challenged Americans 1-1/4") needle to a 30cm (12") hatpin.
most likely something like 55-100 mm long (before bending...) to catch salmon and larger trout.
A salmon fly hook size 2/0 is roughly 37mm long (measured from just behind eye to bend) and a 5/0 is roughly 55mm.
These measurement are on hooks in my fly-tying drawers, no guarantee every make/type is same size, just to give general idea.
Also older hooks tend to be larger and thicker than what we use today for same type of fishing, mainly to compensate for much softer wire (mostly wrought iron or bronze, rarely hardened steel)

[christophercox]

Tom good day. I'm absolutely loving your series on all the primitive or handmade survival kits. The fishing line holder you made is actually a crude lucet. If you're not aware, but you probably are, the lucet is used to make strong cordage out of a single piece of twine. Depending on the thickness of the cord being used, that defines the thickness of the final result. I've used wool and hemp cord and am going to try some thin linen like you've used here. The wool piece I did would make great lacing for shoes or tying up the front of a vest. The hemp makes wonderful 'rope' to tie up your bedroll or the top and bottom runs for a seine net which I want to create. FYI, your cordage vid led me to ordering some combed natural hemp fibers and creating cordage. It's one thing for someone to tell you how strong this homemade cordage is but quite another to actually do it yourself and feeling how incredibly strong this stuff is. Again, love the vids and one of my bucket list items is to one day 'jump the pond' and participate in one of your overnight survival outings. Stay safe.

[danielhathaway]

Two other books to reference are The Compleat Angler by Issac Walton, and the Colonial Angler by Ken Reinhard.Both are great reads. Walton is original material from 1653, Ken refers to Issac and many other some of witch is available on line. He also delves into make a horse hair line and a wooden pole. As well as tying Issacs old patterns, and offers substitute materials due to legality’s or scarceness. His book was published by Fox Books in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Tight lines!

[edgarhume]

Nice video!
At 4:40, you could use constrictor knots to attach your fishing pole eyes.
One great thing about the constrictor knot is that since there are no sharp turns in the knot, you can use very basic fibrous material without worrying about it breaking from bending stresses within the knot.

[Acta-nonVerba]

Thank you very much for putting in historyk back ground!!

[zerdeaths]

I've always personally used sinew and bees wax to make all my cordage, fishing line, bow strings, slings, boot laces, necklaces etc; good strong stuff and very smooth when waxed great for fishing, easy to get consistent long lengths quickly too.
Caught an 8 pound steelhead on that line and snared dozens of rabbits. 👍

[michael.bombadil]

Your attention to detail is great, not to mention the time and effort put into filming the details of making the fishing gear/equipment. I think your "guess work" is accurate from experience, research, and patience rather than guessing. Another information video, very much looking forward to application, now.

[canastasiou]

The kit looks awesome, can't wait to see how it goes. Cheers✌❤

[ColtonWilson]

Love these fishing videos you made. I wish you would make more. Shout out from Canada!

[dedboi]

Another project for me to try over the coming Summer.

[RyanMclain]

Quite cool, Tom. Ill be looking forward to next weeks “catch and cook” 😋

[bmartin]

You sir, are a highly skilled outdoor individual. Respect to you, keep on going, really love what you teach and share <3

[achilliaroberso]

Really enjoyed watching your video content, like historical content and information, epic👍🥳

[FishTheJim]

Thats a fine looking fishing kit. I look forward to seeing it put to use.

[ShaunOnToast]

Looking forward to you using all this!

[endzeitprophezeiung]

I finally found Frodo!! been searching for year....

[joshriley]

Always enjoy your wildly informative videos on primitive ways people used to live. Thank you for taking the time to do all of this can't wait for the next installment on the series. Hopefully one day I'll be able to come and take a class .

[waveman]

I really like your oilskin wrap, I am going to replicate that.

[Sandwich]

I never thought the Scottish climate could support hemp crops, excellent video!👀