PRIMITIVE FISHING KIT. Making and Testing. Nettle cordage, Thorn Hooks, Bushcraft Survival Scotland

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[@lucyrobertson2631]

What a great cordage video! In future, you could try using a drop spindle to twist needles fibres into long singles before plying them together. This should make the process much quicker and easier. The Gaelic drop spindle (mostly found in the Western isles but also in other parts of the Highlands) was called a dealgan and was just a carved stick. They're fairly easy to spin with and could even lead to a video on Gaelic fabric production and traditional Scottish ways of making yarn and clothing that lasted well into the 18th century

[@nilsschenkel7149]

I think spinning fibres for textiles is fine, but whenever you have a situation where you rely on a single, as thin as possible line, you're better off making it with the twisting method.

[@ThrashingBuddha]

Never be sorry for the sound of a waterfall, mate! Water is life!

[@randy-9842]

Robby - thanks for saying that, you beat me to it so I'll just add my amen!

[@bsdnfraje]

Uisce beatha! Sorry, I've had a couple...

[@Jerfish1]

Agree!

[@Your-Least-Favorite-Stranger]

Rain, rivers, waterfalls - they set my heart at ease like nothing else in this world.

[@lspthrattan]

Heck yeah, I'd travel far to just hear that waterfall and not much else. Perfect remedy for urban overstimulation!

[@melonenstrauch1306]

I wanted to learn fishing but I was fruatrated by the amount of modern plastic stuff people use. This is just what I needed!

[@EmmaAppleBerry]

Same! I was thinking of trying with unbleached twine like you use in the garden or if you cant find that kitchen/butchers twine thats white and used to tie roast meat etc. Idk what a good equivalent of stinging nettle would be in australia unfortunately majority of info and videos are about the northern hemisphere and usually europe/us so most of the stuff doesnt translate here.

[@wurzeleule]

@@EmmaAppleBerry Im from europe too, but I know you can make great cordage from the Yucca plant, i think these grow in australia, you can defintiely find some videos how to process them

[@finng3283]

@@EmmaAppleBerry possibly an idea to do a bit of research into how the aboriginal people fished (if they did idk) or just what sort of plants they used for fibers

[@efangrim8470]

@@EmmaAppleBerry stinging nettle is a widely found weed in Australia. Willows, stinging nettle and hawthorn, are all common weeds in Australia (at least in the south east)... the British introduced them to make Australia more like the UK and so they could use them rather than learning the local equivalents..

[@archygrey9093]

@@finng3283 Aboriginal poeple in Australia used spears and maybe sometimes traps to catch fish, or poisoned them with desert rose or mangrove leaves

[@robbertaitken3643]

I lost it at "Just keep twisting, just keep twisting, twisting, twisting" You deserve a lot more credit for this video, this is amazing

[@FandabiDozi]

Hahah! Thanks! It took a lot of twisting!

[@shipofbats9134]

Never thought I would ever here a Scottish person say “split that bad boy in half”

[@YouSoRusso]

Tom seriously your channel has taught me so much about bushcraft. I'll never be able to repay all the knowledge you've given me. Thank you.

[@gordonlawrence1448]

The wax also helps keep the fibres together. Tallow is another option but it's not as good as bees wax. If you are going for smaller fish then a goose feather quill with the vanes removed works well as a float but it's a good idea to again use bees way to seal it. Both wild hemp and flax (linseed) make good cordage but are far more of a pain to process for differing reasons. Flax does have the advantage though that at moderate temperatures (bees way melting temp approx) the "glue" on the surface of the fibres softens and sticks them together. This is removed for linen but works really well for cordage.

[@FandabiDozi]

Awesome! Thanks for the info!

[@gerardvandijk1173]

already have caught a 30# Blue Cat off of these (going to try to get a 60#+ next year). kzbin.infoUgkxzXmlErSqVAEGWFEKO530BvTqFDw53QW3 Definitely very strong, and sharp. Additionally, the gap is wide enough to actually hook a fish (not always the case with circle hooks). I purchased the 8/0, but probably should have got the 9/0 (they seem slightly smaller than other 8/0 hooks). Additionally, having the point in-line helps if you drift fish. I have yet to get a serious snag with one of these hooks.

[@keshavrao212]

Primitive people. genius minds!

[@BrownianMotionPicture]

"That's fishing!" too right. Great video.

[@cerberus6654]

Oh baby, let's twist, like we did last summer! Oh yeah, twistin' the night away!

[@anuvabastidanakist2437]

If you boil the natural string in wood ash water and leave to dry it strengthens the fibers

[@septegram]

Ummm... About the "stinging" part. Do those needles come off when you strip the leaves, or are they destroyed by the pounding, or what? I spent several years in the UK as a boy, and to say I developed a healthy respect for nettles is to substantially understate the case, so that's my big question.

[@FandabiDozi]

They aren't too bad i think. I wore gloves for that part and by the time you have the fibres all the sting hairs are stripped off :)

[@hydroxide5507]

@@FandabiDozi hardcore, man. Great video, finally learned cordage making

[@danielthompson6207]

You can boil the nettles for a bit if you're really worried about the stingers, though I've never done that before making cordage so I'm not sure how that would affect the structure of the fibers.

[@1nkw3ll]

If you're already at camp and cant much sleep, passing them through the campfire flames a couple times (fairly quickly) burns away the little needles without damaging the plants

[@thijslord04]

The stingers are also pointed upwards, so starting at the bottom won't make them enter the skin. We did this joke when we were young where you stroke the leaves (from the bottom up), saying "ah yeah, the nettles don't sting this time of year", where as they try (touching it normally) get a nice burn haha

[@Alexandr_Titarenko]

beautiful river...and beautiful place Great video

[@AwesomeFish12]

Wax coating the line will make it far more buoyant which is something to keep in mind if you are looking for bottom feeding fish.

[@georgeohwell8481]

Hello there from Northern Ireland, very knowledgeable and interesting video lad.....Thank you

[@Thechist948]

Our ancestors got all the time of the world so they could afford to spend long time in dauntless tasks like this. After all they got busy and get entertained at the same time without all the distractions of the modern world.

[@skleosmajor4518]

Wow!! You never run out of ideas!!

[@erroleabrown4317]

The thorn for the hook is clever as, the Kit itself looks lovely "nothing like plastic, its beautiful in my book. thank you for your video much appreciated.

[@101kurtj]

This is the kind of stuff I could get into! I have always enjoyed learning about historical practices.

[@paulwjones7893]

An absolutely superb video. A great addition to resources for historic re-enactors interested in angling history.

[@josephwarra5043]

"Com' on and twist again, twistin' time is here!" -- Chubby Checkers

[@vamshikrishnakottay8822]

After long time seeing an old Indian fishing technique thank you.

[@ashleyscheepers6981]

Brilliant video. looking forward to the next one. it would be cool to see you catch a fish with these primitive components.

[@mikemorgan5394]

nothing wrong with the spot your fishing in. Your just fishing it wrong. Take off the bobber. fish the white water and let the bait bounce on the bottom as it goes down river. The Hole below you looks great if you had longer line and a longer rod you could let the bait sit on or under the edge of a rock in the flow. the fish will pick up the scent and come to investigate. Great Video! You cleared up a lot of the crafting for me TY! Subscribes.

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Always enjoy the videos about primitive skills. Nice fishing kit. Safe journeys.

[@parfield5182]

I like the thinking, the skills and the honesty!

[@MrCosti2000]

Never a disappointing video with you! Really informative and gave me some good ideas! Seriously nice work!

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

Really great film mate. I've caught many fish using nearly the exact same kit as you. Mainly perch on the local lakes but I've had some good flatties using the leaders and Hawthorn hooks on the coast . It definitely works. Shame the trout werent interested 👍

[@ClayTallStories]

Well done. Your next challenge could be to do all of this with no steal knife of modern tools. It is totally doable. Thanks for the upload

[@lucasholcombe3358]

Wonderful video. Great info and I love how you added lore and science to make a nice complete picture of tool use and reasoning.

[@Tarful2]

Nice! One minute in and I already learned more than in any other Survival/Fishing/Bushcraft video!

[@aidenpendergast9512]

Once again, a video of unparalled quality that actually teaches you how to do something useful.

[@josiahhockenberry9846]

As an American, the way you say "hook" makes me giggle.😊 This was awesome, thank you!🙂✌️

[@Wizam007]

This was awesome! A really relaxing watch and also very educational! i really have a new found appreciation for the modern convenience of purchasing cordage!

[@s1siskov959]

your dedication is great!

[@danielthompson6207]

Thanks for another insightful video! I grew up in the southern US and us kids used to make very similar kits with my grandfather. We didn't have many willow trees in our area so we usually used cane for our rods, but we had plenty of hawthorns for making hooks, and we used tallow instead of beeswax since it was much cheaper and easier to source.

[@graysonsutherlin295]

Seen plenty of desgins for cordage and fishing hooks but never these! Thanks for the video!

[@hereticwinter07]

I absolutely love that knife you have. Wish I had something nice and simple like that.

[@elijames932]

AWESOME. Thanks for sharing!! 🤘🏽

[@paulsmithprimitivebushcraft]

Ah natural cordage... She's a cruel but irresistible mistress 😬 Fantastic looking kit though man you've given me some ideas 😁🤜🏻

[@FandabiDozi]

Thanks buddy! We should try it out together at somepoint!

[@jabohabo3821]

Nettle is delicious when steamed or boiled too. Waving them over the fire until wilted or boiling the leaves takes away the sting. Great for you. Tastes like a rich spinach

[@davidimosta1199]

I grow up whit that hhh

[@MrSIXGUNZ]

amazing step by step .... love it !!

[@davidenochs7572]

Fantastic video and easy to follow, thank uou

[@trailtrashoutdoors8173]

Sooo cool 😎 Thanks for sharing these skills! The kit looks awsome!

[@Jerfish1]

Very much looking forward to primitive kit version 2.0!! Great video!

[@wallaroo1295]

I know new comments rarely get seen - but, I Caveman'ed out when I saw this video pop up. (Okay... truth - I squealed like a little kid. 😄) I *love* this channel - especially the staff vids - but, all of them I have watched. *I can't wait to try this out,* while I roam around the Little Missouri river valley in the South West corner of Montana this summer. Maybe catch myself a fat catfish for the cast iron... Thanks for another great vid!

[@call5sam]

Great start! Lots of work!

[@alanamccool7409]

I love everything about this!

[@marcusnilsson9170]

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you

[@lmckay8881]

Informative video, Tom. Thank you for sharing !

[@nathanwestwick815]

This is a interesting topic I have been looking into, trying to make a more traditional pocket fishing kit.

[@contagiousreligion]

Thanks for the video!

[@joewoodchuck3824]

Wow. I'd be happy to just have an emergency fishing kit made with modern manufactured tackle. This is way beyond what I would do. I'm impressed!

[@gerhoefsmit8015]

Great video ! thank you so much.

[@harithapasya1522]

What a creativity

[@journeyman7189]

Great work Tom. Nate

[@grimalexsoul8153]

Видео похоже о том, как я провёл лето! Познавательно, но нет в этом необходимости. Спасибо за видео! Проводите своё время с пользой!

[@theclassicrockperson]

Was always curious about primitive fishing, and this is such a lovely video!

[@wildernessstrong6131]

Riveting all the way through. I can’t believe how often we use nettles for our projects. Great vid covering a great plant.

[@paarth870]

Twisting, twisting, twisting! 🤣🤣 Nice video Tom, looks like an interesting spot to fish and enjoy nature!

[@godzeus777]

Unique work. Keep it up.

[@TheWirksworthGunroom]

Superb video. Educational, entertaining, beautifully filmed and edited. The right balance of detail where it is needed, step by step instruction without being long winded. Really good stuff. Keep it up.

[@Grenzkraft]

Wow, I discovered this channel yesterday and it is so interesting! Thanks for sharing your wisdom, mate! Cheers!

[@SombreroPharoah]

Whilst the one time as a kid trying Petrify Fishing (private land with permission) was unbelievably successful for zero effort. Nothing is as satisfying as making a line to meal in a day

[@lostinthewildernessproduct4505]

I loved this video man! I really liked the process of showing the creation of cordage (always wondered how that was done) and I really enjoyed the segment of you testing it out. Have to say though, I love catching brown teout and that stream looked like a place I could stand all day and just fish. Once again great video!

[@danwilliams93]

Awesome job on this one Tom! Been looking forward to this video since you mentioned of it back along. I find making nettle cordage quite relaxing which is nice as it takes a while. Been working on a slightly different process with the nettles so if it successful i'll let you know

[@texan4life129]

I like it. Really good video. One of the best ones I've seen.

[@ralfpuppe63]

Haha victorinox the best EDC.... Great video like from Germany Bremen

[@kennyjuengel6683]

Just a thought. I use longer thorns to make gigs. They are simply crafted and gives you options in your kit. Your closing remark about cordage is spot on. In the wild cordage is gold. You never have enough. Great vidio. 👍

[@blueridgebushcraft8294]

I always enjoy watching your videos. I learn so much about my ancestors from the Highlands. Keep up the good work brother

[@LangZyneJr]

Great job, Tom!

[@user-bk4fk6ny6o]

Уважуха тебе брат, благодарю за обучение. В природе всё взаимосвязано

[@user-hd9vj3kh1z]

Поплавок большеват только

[@FirstLast-zl2rb]

The most desired leader lines were made from the tail hair of white stations. If you can get access to any stallions or geldings you should give it a try. (No mares because the urine damages the hair)

[@katherinebonkowski8925]

you took "teach a man to fish" to a hole new level!

[@michaelmcpake6755]

Great video really enjoyed it thanks 👌

[@behindthespotlight7983]

Delightful video. Exemplary writ large as to why my boots are each laced w/ 6 feet of 550 cord and a 25 foot hank of 275 cord( bundled so tightly it’s the width of a AA flashlight) is part of my EDC. Carry a couple fishhooks & leaders in my wallet, on a tape sachet. Nonetheless the bobber hack & primer on twisting nettles cordage was outstanding. I love this channel .

[@kaiabea280]

This was so so cool! I’m definitely going to try making nettle cordage, we have so many nettles around where we are and I can’t get my family to eat them, so rope it is lol

[@swampbeacon6655]

This channel is amazing. Happy to have just found it and to subscribe. Thanks for the great content!

[@UrbanGrrl69]

Great make Tom

[@aussiedad2587]

Great video I liked it very much.

[@bigbensarrowheadchannel2739]

Awesome vid and channel. Rock on🤙

[@geoffreybudge3027]

Nettles , the stronger the sting the stronger the string 😊

[@rhiskiagung]

Love your video,,thanks

[@jankiluc5996]

I believe the main problem while trying to catch a fish was the lengh of your fishing pole aswell as the depht of the hook. Location looked beautiful tho.

[@alasdairmackintosh]

I want an open world game where you follow the life of a highlander, and there has to be a fishing simulator too! Such cool history, I'm gonna visit Scotland one day and see some of its beauty for myself. Hopefully I meet some MacGillivrays along the way

[@RobertsBulgaria]

Some great skills shown there. You deserve to catch fish after all of that effort.

[@cameronjohnmacdonald293]

Great video as always, mate. So interesting to see how the ancestors might have gone about their business. Tioraidh!

[@tamila7381]

Don't know which I like better, nature sounds or your accent. Oh, yes I do..,... Your accent. But I love your videos on all things historical.

[@robertbrunston5406]

Very interesting! Thank.

[@epayne]

Lol Just keep swimming swimming swimming

[@jhorne18]

I wouldn't be surprised to learn that this technique has been used since Paleolithic times. Very interesting and revealing video. We often look at archeological digs, and a lot of artifacts like this simply have rotted into oblivion, leaving us to wonder, "hows did they do that"?

[@moichuitroll]

maybe should you put a kind of little burden at the hook, like a little stone for example? Make a silex hook could be a good solution too. It's very important to immerse the bait if you want to have more chance to caught something ahahah

[@RM-yw6xe]

An idea. Look into "drop spindles". May be much faster making the cordage.

[@gadgetpro7820]

Sick!

[@michael.bombadil9984]

Very cool. You make it look easy. Well done, and quite the skill.

[@asmith7876]

The sign of the truly skilled craftsman, making it look easy. I assure you it's more tedious than you can imagine. This guy is amazing.

[@michael.bombadil9984]

@@asmith7876 Thank you but I need no assurance from you, and I don't need to imagine how tedious it is because I tried/practiced/tried some more every way of fishing I can think of. Thank you, all the same.

[@tupacotero9457]

Good video. Thanks. Please show us some pictures when you catch a fish.

[@michaeldemetriou1399]

Line used to be made of woven hair read The Compleat Angler Izaak Walton, Charles Cotton published in 1653. You will love it.

[@paultoner8789]

Great video. You put alot of effort into making that kit but it would be a great achievement to land a trout with it.keep up the good work cheers

[@GeoterricsOutdoorsAustralia]

This vid is great! Love your work man - I subscribed.