How to Fish Without Fishing Gear

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find an item that can be fashioned into a hook.

   Good candidates include:
   Paperclips Broken pop-tops Sharp twigs Bobby pins.
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   Step 2: Twist the item into a hook shape

   , Good items to serve as an improvised line include:
   Shoelaces Unraveled thread from clothing Twine, string, or yarn Long strong grass, flax, or seaweed stems. , Items that can serve as bait include:
   Food scraps (meat is ideal) Bits of colorful plastic Leaves Dead insects Jewelry. , Fish tend to hide in shadowy areas, such as the overhangs of banks, below overhanging trees, within water plants, or near rocks. , Once a fish does bite, scoop it up.
   
   Don't try hauling it in with the line, which will likely break.
   
   Use your hands or an improvised net made from clothing or other items you have on hand.
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   Step 3: if necessary.

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   Step 4: Attach the "hook" to a line.

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   Step 5: Bait the hook.

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   Step 6: Dangle the improvised "rod" and "hook" into a promising location.

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   Step 7: Wait for a fish to bite.

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