Indiana Open Country

If you are backpacking, hiking, biking or putting together
your bug out bag one thing I highly suggest that you are packing is a basic
fishing kit.  In almost every supply list
that I have put together for this site, I have included a basic fishing kit.

It seems like it would be common sense for me to write a
quick post sharing what goes into a basic fishing kit, but some how is slipped
my mind until now.

Putting together a basic fishing kit is rather simple,
especially if you have a little bit of experience fishing to start with.

Having a bit of knowledge about the species of fish in your
area can help guide you in the right direction on the exact pieces, but this
post will give you a handful of great ideas and a good start.

1. Assorted hooks- You will want to vary the size depending on fish species.
2. Assorted Sinkers
3. 50-100 ft of Monofilament or braided wire.  (Preferably the braded.)
4. Small  floats.
5. Small  jigs (assorted colors)
6. Mini Pocket Knife
7. Small stringer
8. Band aids (never know when you will need them)

There you have it.
Pretty easy to put together and can help you in a survival situation or
just be a quick way to load your fishing gear into a backpack for a trip.