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Survival fishing methodsSurvival fishing techniques to be considered in a wilderness emergency situation are line, hook, spear, trap and net. Use whatever fishing equipment you can make work. Spend time observing where the fish go at different times of the day. Like most all other living creature they choose the places where they are most comfortable and where they most easily find their prey. If it's hot and the water is low, deep shaded water is probably where you should look. In cold weather you probably will find your catch in a shallow place where the sun warms the water. Survival fishing with line and hook Line and hook, your survival fishing kit, are part of your survival kit. If not, you can improvise hooks from all kinds of materials such as safety pins, a thorn, bone and wood etc. Remember, in a situation like this, success is mostly a question of trial and error and..a lot of patience. Best time to get a catch is just before dawn or just after dusk or when bad weather is imminent. Leave lines out overnight and check them just before dawn. Fish are more likely to take bait native to their water, so try to figure out what they eat. Insects, worms, small fruits, bread, raw meat etc. can all be used as bait. The more hooks you have in the water the greater your chances of catching a good survival meal. Survival fishing with a spear 
Spear fishing takes time and great patience.Use a spear in shallow water where your catch are visible. Slowly move the spear as close as possible. When ready, quickly spear your catch. For best result make a forked spear. How to make a fishing net Improvised gear can be very effective and to make a net is no exception. For example using an undershirt and an y-shaped branch to make a landing net is a simple way to fast get a useful tool. How to make a fish trap 
Traps can be very effective and you can make a wide variety of fish traps. Only your imagination is the limit. Unlike hooks and nets, traps can be left for a few days at a time. One example of trap is to use the effect of the tide. On a seashore build a wall in a circle. Use large rocks. Plug with small stones to prevent your catch from escaping. In a tidal creek use the same techniques but build a wall of rocks in a curve from the bank. When the tide recedes. Check your trap. Preparing the catch 
Most fish found in freshwater are edible, some more pleasant to eat than others. Prepare your catch as soon as possible.Immediately after landing a fish, cut its throat. Scrape off the scales from the tail to the head with your knife. Gut it; slit from the anal orifice to the throat. Remove all offal. Cut off the head, tail and fins. It's easier to remove the bones after it has been cooked. Fish do not require much cooking. Mostly no need for skinning before cooking. Skin has good food value. However the taste is improved by skinning the fillets. If skinning, separate the skin and flesh with your knife. Smoke, sun-dry, boil or grill whatever is appropriate. Join the “Good content” web builder community! Most people are searching the internet for information – useful information. Information about almost everything - traveling, backpacking, be a parent, growing flowers, etc……the list can be long, very long……. For example, you are visiting this site because you are looking for information on wilderness survival.
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