Primitive Fish Trap -Survival Basics- Build and Catch

[@ft8619]

I came across your video here and it excites me knowing that there's still people doing this to this day. It brings back memories. I grew up doing exactly what you show here. Thank you for your video and time! Keep the outdoor vids coming.

[@soldtobediers]

Dad was raised up on the Texas side of the Red River back in the 20's thru the 40's, near Sivells Bend, and spoke of He and his brothers seining it's many offshoot sloughs. Beginning from chest deep across the width of them, back to where they ended at their shores. Many were the Community "fish fries" that were held on Sundays from their bountiful catches that previous day. Catfish in ranges of 40 to 60 lbs. were not uncommon to them. Appreciate your continuous zeal, Bob & Crew... for making "The Logic of Practical Survival" so real. -gilpin 8-13-16

[@kenc2996]

Bob... you do realize that your pet dog actually thinks that you are his pet ?....you do all the work and he gets fed for just watching and sitting- along with an occasional bark here and there ;-)

[@BobHansler]

At times I would have to agree with you. Most of the day though he is on point and working for me as I go about my business. When the camera comes out he gets comfortable... He is an interesting pup. Learns something new every day.

[@dheeiesko6364]

Shit, my pops had a cat and he thought he was human n we were animals.🤣

[@dheeiesko6364]

Animals,pets are awesome.👍✌

[@cliffordkelly5327]

Hay Bob, we all love how yu get down & dirty , just to teach us a different way of trappin fish in a survival situation, yur a natural born teacher , keep up th good work !

[@josephalvarado9411]

The thing I love about this channel is that he can always make a video because there is ALWAYS something to learn about survival and you can't teach it all. So that means amazing and educational videos for quite some time. Favorite KZbin channel.

[@-Infernex]

one of the things that fascinate me the most is aquatic based survival situations, such as rivers, beaches and desert islands. I loved the clam digging and crawdad catching vids, but this one really entertained me. Love it.

[@-Infernex]

TBH I skipped parts of the build

[@BobHansler]

I would have as well.. Not the most stimulating activity but it needed to be included for some. We'll keep them coming. Cheers.

[@-Infernex]

+Bob Hansler I agree. works like a tutorial.

[@ashanderson1555]

It's weird how soothing this video was... I learned something new and am grateful for something n to try

[@Giftig--Daniel-P]

I agree completely, just watching him work is mesmerizing and calming.

[@cg9480]

+Daniel Pearson if you liked this you should checkout "primitive technology" that guys calming...

[@Giftig--Daniel-P]

Chris Ghee is that by Bob? Cause I've watched all his videos.

[@YarpwarSongs]

Hey, Ash, what part of America are you living in? Glad to meet you I am. Granny T in TX.

[@ashanderson1555]

I'm in the Midwest

[@benthere8051]

Bob - I am incredibly impressed by your knowledge and technique. You spent a lot of time constructing the fence for your trap. You also spent a great amount of time and displayed tremenduous creatativy when fabricating your yucca net. May I suggest you employ the same talent and technique to construct fence sections for a not-so-primitave fish trap? You could install and remove such a trap in a few minutes. Your labor in making the fence sections could be an investment in your survival effofts. I am totally impressed with your knowledge and capability. God bless and good luck my friend.

[@ozarkadventures121]

Done this small scale on creek banks. Never seen a whole creek version. Awsome. Thanks. Asian carp have invaded our area rivers, zebra mussels in the larger lakes.

[@DavidAllen-nm7mc]

I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos.. thanks for taking the time to make them

[@brancejohnston8268]

the way you conduct yourself, you've earned a subscriber buddy.

[@CircaSriYak]

You are so knowledgeable Bob, we're lucky to have you put out these videos.

[@BobHansler]

Glad ya'll are liking them, We have many years worth of material to shoot out here, not to mention plans to head out to some of the other climes to show regional survival skills. Keeping on. Cheers and thank you for the kind words.

[@Oneoceana]

For a productive video that took so much time to make, this video should have waaay more views than this. Just imagine how long it took to make this video. Clearly deserves more views.

[@johndifrancisco3642]

He should have taken his clothes off ;)

[@charlesloveday9208]

In a survival situation...those small perch & blue gill would make excellent bait for bigger fish. All the leftover scrap from the crayfish would be excellent bait for more fish & crayfish. Making this trap the trap that keeps on giving. Great video Bob...I'm sure that this trap can b adjusted to many situations & would provide excellent food sources for long term survival.

[@redsinger11]

i always wanted to learn how to build a fish trap great show as always

[@mfromaustralia1]

Great job mate. Much credit must go to your hound though. He was clearly supervising your work.

[@jonc1901]

Incredible video! Love how gently you're handling the wildlife. Very well done

[@mayhembeading3737]

I learn something new just about every time I watch this channel. Thank you.

[@reverendsaltine6852]

The dog is the best part. He is total coolness

[@susan4990]

I can laso a lizard 🦎 with a long strand of grass ... Am I in ???? 💕

[@susan4990]

We have crawdads in california.... Siclets are monsters lol 🏆 A+ fun have a great day 🦒 🐢

[@LaineyBug2020]

Down right hypnotizing watching the timelapse!

[@raymondbrown940]

Being a primitive survivalist myself, I have a tendency to be a little more critical of these videos. In your case, however, I have nothing to say, which is rare! Nice job. Good cadence in your descriptions... Not afraid to get in there and get wet... And, you have shown the public what I believe is one of the best, most basic, easiest traps to make in a real survival situation. You also brilliantly illustrated the keys to success - gathering what you need first and then taking the time to do it right. Most folks, myself included get impatient with how much longer things take than you realize. Excellent work. Thank you for posting.

[@DARK24-7]

Thanx for the survival lesson Bob,good on ya m8...

[@Pack.Leader]

Over 300K views. He needs more of you fans to subscribe! Let's show him some love, man.

[@walterpalmer2749]

That armored catfish looks like an ancient, primordial design.

[@dimitrialexandreblaiddyd5500]

Yes. That is a pleco. They can clean yourself fish tank for you

[@garyttomo2506]

Huck is so chilled ,I love him

[@billyclark4031]

thanks Bob that was very helpful if your in a servival situation, thanks for sharing.

[@danmaclean5286]

thanks for the vids.. im a little late getting to them 4 years .. but really like your style and enjoying the education.. thank you sir . manitoba , canada.

[@davidcurry6422]

I love your videos. Grew up at BTSR, its got me itching to be back around Ft. Davis. I am an Eagle Scout and am going to track you down when I bring my boy down there! Keep up the excellent content. Thank you.

[@josephjoslin2732]

Always enjoy your videos. Stay true to your roots. These simple videos you produce may save someones life one day if not already. Cheers Bob

[@CJSeibold]

Always stoked to see a new video from you in my feed. Thanks for making them!

[@gregkral4467]

another Dam fine vid.

[@ShockNAwww]

I can't believe this comment hasn't got more likes.

[@crazedbabe1121]

Effective definitely worth building in a long term survival situation.

[@xnocoinx]

Your camera guy needs to get a little closer at times I think. Otherwise, I'm loving your videos.

[@BobHansler]

I'll inform her ; )

[@xnocoinx]

+Bob Hansler you're very gracious in your replies to douchey comments like mine.

[@deanfeatherstone66]

I watch you videos and it relaxes me !!

[@thomasdr08]

First step to becoming this awesome of a survivalist: A dog that's boss ass enough to do it all, but hangs out and supervises

[@nemo9xiphos]

Your dog is so chill lol

[@TheBlakenatorOfChaos]

I love that dog!!!

[@LeeRalph100]

Cool idea, my only concern would be, feeling around in the water especially under the willow would be a snake hiding there

[@codyg6514]

Especially if you live in the Midwest, watch out for Cotton mouths!

[@YarpwarSongs]

Lee Ralph: Yes, a concern, but thing is, we learn (Southerners/Texans rural anyway) the moccasins are territorial & we learn to keep them away> in a lil drying up creek bed like this one, just stomp when you walk toward the water & that's enough to run the moccasins away. It's dif in reservoir or lake, but you can even smell the snake dens' tunnels in banks of ponds, etc. Here, Bob was at near end of a tributary rural creek, looks like maybe Llano River, (?) so you just walk with a stick going back/forth, but once in that shallow water, no snakes will bother one. Now, down further south, along Trinity River, dif story, had snakes leaping from trees as we fished, yes, back in the day when TX was lush w. flora/fauna b4 the invasions, just saying> Anyway, never be afraid of regular nature yes, be cautious & respectful & wise, but remember knowledge & spirit will get you through.

[@bassbucksandmore987]

This dude isint scared of snakes

[@davidbloch5370]

That comes from many hours playing down at the river as a kid

[@Mab_Starsurge]

In the small area you made I think it'd be beneficial to lay a fine stitched net at the bottom of the creek so all you had to do was pull it up to harvest. I think I'll keep one in my survival bag just in case. I think it'd make it safer to harvest the fish and crawfish just in case there's broken glass or snakes lurking in there. Great video :)

[@darenwunderlich5906]

Great instructional video. I like the wall weaving technique much better than the vertical stick wall technique. It seems to make a stronger structure and allows for a much more diverse assortment of materials.

[@TJackSurvival]

Excellent video. Those traps work great.

[@Lwg8614]

My younger cousin asked how you where moving so fast during the time lapse 😂😂😂

[@Lwg8614]

He thinks your the flash 😂😂👍

[@bhick3572]

Don't tell him about time lapse its funny lol

[@trailinrobert]

R/wooooosh

[@Rajeshhornott]

@@trailinrobert x2 r/whooooosh they were talking about there younger cousin

[@zigz2091]

Robert Haefner r/imsocoolihavereddit

[@ManLand]

One of your best videos...and they are all good videos at that...I just learned something here and excellent actual catches.

[@olds98123]

Love Huck , what a good boy he is !

[@Atkrdu]

Looks good. If you put a diagonal wall on one side to the edge, you can just throw the fish & all in there.

[@GatorLife57]

Thumbs up Bob ! ..... ..... .... ENJOY....THE SIMPLE LIFE

[@hfrendal5374]

A beaver would be proud of you man. Its a compliment :)

[@tonynapoli5549]

Nice video Effective trapping 👍👌🇬🇧

[@wartage1363]

Your partner seem chill lol what a good boy.

[@mannybomotano2244]

hey bob hansler in Philippines i also do like this,,very amazing men......nice video...God Bless...

[@TV-fy7zh]

Cool the channel !!! Subscribed + Like # 410 !!!! I am pleased to see the new video !!!! Always happy to new friends !!!!

[@loveisallweneed9701]

This is really effective and makes total sense. Especially the baitless method. Only thing that concerns me living in Australia is attracting Eastern Brown Snakes and getting bitten while fingerin around blindly. 1/² hour and dead as door nail.

[@Phillijr100]

Neat trap and video! Not sure if I missed it but, my curiosity has me to wonder what was used for bait if any?

[@marcoscortes8745]

you should get a go pro and just leave it underwater pointing towards the entrance of the trap so we can see the crawfish walking in

[@BobHansler]

Tried it a fe times. Water is murkier than it looks and the footage is less than interesting. See what I can do with some clear water springs though.

[@nate2396]

+Bob Hansler.👍

[@marcoscortes8745]

+Bob Hansler yeah you should definitely attempt it at least

[@DARK24-7]

I like that idea!

[@tonynapoli5549]

Excellent video Thank you for sharing 🇬🇧👍

[@ajajdjdksifo3253]

This can be really useful in a survival situation. Really like ut vds!

[@Wleengineer07]

love the video! How about some "Benny Hill" music when you fast forward??? Keep up the hard work!

[@christopherwood2290]

Great video. Man I am getting the itch to hunt, fish and trap.

[@PMPCMining]

Awesome video. You have a great way of presenting material that is easy to follow and understand.

[@BobHansler]

Appreciate it. We enjoy making thses videos and hopefully bringing more interest to the natural world. We'll keep on making these videos as long as we can. I don't expect we will be running out of things to film for many years to come. Thanks again. Cheers.

[@benives254]

Did your wife hold that camera for 75+ minutes ?! Legend.

[@Dr_Rocks]

Love the vid, maybe voice over your thought process during the time lapse?

[@royyulianto2912]

Hwahaha work like beaver.nice trap Bob, that inspiring me..🕵️👣👍😎

[@Codyjb818]

At the beginning, looks like some mallow growing on the left of the stream. The leaves have a mild taste and work great in salads, or really whatever you like greens on.

[@marybenji2001]

U fr know what you doingg thats good keep it up👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@NavigatingwithNafe]

Another great video Bob, thanks for sharing!! 👍👍

[@Nunya_Bidnez]

thanks for all the detailed footage. you're awesome

[@danll8539]

Wow this video blew up, so glad to see your channel growing like this, keep it up :)

[@richardstone5241]

Good work Bob!

[@renep32rfj]

Really enjoyed watching this video with my kids, my daughter (7yrs) asked if you ate too much cake because you were moving so fast....lol...

[@dominicwilfong]

I love all your videos you do everything I like

[@honkhonk8263]

Bob: Cicadas: Helo

[@PhunkyPhil101]

Your the best with DIY😉

[@troyellis6271]

this is pretty cool and very useful

[@wojciechdubaj3063]

great work as always bob!

[@ThatAwesomeUsername]

Yet another great video Bob! very e FISH cient

[@karenchakey]

Excellent demo!

[@bassbucksandmore987]

You’ve earned a sub man

[@phillipkarnehm7712]

I sure enjoyed and learned from your video

[@johnhart5876]

Sweet. Thanks for sharing... 👍👍

[@gregwright392]

Another great video young man.

[@presbarkeep]

Just found your channel a couple days ago and am enjoying your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@BobHansler]

Glad for it. We'll keep at it. Expect more frequent postings this fall when the temps become more manageable. Cheers.

[@cifclan2238]

hey Bob I love your vids so much do you think you can make vids everyday? explore new rivers and ponds and lakes. you, camera man, and dog are truly amazing.

[@Stumpjack]

Great video...very thorough.

[@tutorialesnaynay593]

Thats a pretty eFISHent design ya got there

[@maditayloroutdoors1791]

Great video! I'll have to try this sometime!

[@sarathbattambong5214]

catching fish and have fish alot

[@jennyanimal9046]

This was 4 years ago.. how is your doggy Doing? It's such a chill dog super smart and well behaved..

[@mojowatham1328]

Bob ... I'm 15... I've got allot of my friends watching your vids. We want to be real men!!!

[@mojowatham1328]

Beard!? That leaves me out... I'm like white blonde and barely have leg hair let alone shaving! 😳

[@markamark123]

Thanks Bob.

[@isaacmalsch635]

Why does this dude look like he wrestles alligators for fun?

[@fordrac1ng81]

Another great video. Thank you

[@BobHansler]

Glad you liked it. Looks to be the beginning of a series.

[@drturboklaus1117]

+Bob Hansler yes

[@shanek6582]

I watched a video where Vietnamese women made a mud dam on the end of a creek wash like that, then they take a bucket and toss all the water out, then just pick up all the little fish and crabs.

[@BobHansler]

That would work some years in some portions of this creek. The best advice is to learn as many trap variations as possible so that any conditions can be exploited in your favor.

[@rosepark222]

wow bob, I think you can build one circular shape in the middle of creek if the creek is not narrow.

[@BobHansler]

That would be an interesting project, though it would certainly take a great deal more time and effort. This method works extremely well and once food becomes easier to get at, practice on making the portable traps can occur.

[@AdventureDad]

That was a great video. Love that trap

[@Ferni33htx]

I've been a long time subscriber and yet again another great video bro keep them coming

[@jersak22]

Curiously, those armored catfish are in my humble opinion one of the tastiest river fish, at least around here. It is a pain in the ass to gut and clean them, but once you do it the meat is very good. I live in Brazil and those are somewhat common in small to medium sized rivers here. When i was a kid, we used lay baits at sunset and then come back at night with casting nets for the prize hahaha.

[@LadyTSurvival]

during very cold or bad weather a person could weave some panels on dry land and then place them quickly by staking them down to minimize the time required to be in cold water or exposed to the elements

[@BobHansler]

Maybe. Best to build in place though.

[@miloscvoimsus1118]

That's Really Cool Video.

[@echoandmeaservicedogslife3300]

hey Bob you need to catch some of those picasimus and sell them to the pet stores you can give the money to the animal shelters just an idea 😉