Survival Fish Trap --Weaving & Catching Fish on Camera!

[@JusBidniss]

This is the best fish basket trap video I've seen on yt! You used actual basketry skills, instead of jamming the spokes into the ground or doing rings and filling in later -- yours makes for a much better basket IMO. You used a stone flake for the harvesting and the bending/relief cuts, to illustrate how it could be done in a survival situation where no tools were brought. You caught actual fish in it, and even put in a go pro to show them entering and staying. Even the video editing was excellent, not wearing out the viewer with tedious or lengthy repetition, but working in visually-compelling techniques like the pan out from the bottom of the basket to show the length like it's growing. Well done, Tom! By far my favorite video on this topic!

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[@jerrywhidby5259]

The first explanation of a basket weave that I easily understood, and felt complete. Subbed

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[@sempaniz2403]

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[@Steel_Revenant]

Got to admit, I rarely comment on such videos as usually it's not explained as well as this was. I honestly feel like I could have a fair shot at making a fish basket now. Great camera work and awesome explanations. Thanks!

[@sosteve9113]

ROY ENGLISH agreed

[@treygrubbs2550]

That basket is not only a tool, it's a work of art. Beautiful!

[@TheShadowShogun]

I discovered you channel today and I am watching your videos since 2 or 3 hours... I don't remember how long as I am mesmerized. I watched plenty of survival and primitive technology videos but you definitely go into my TOP 2. Please continue !!

[@Itsprincesweets]

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[@rogerjones9453]

He crushes everybody that I've seen yet.

[@deezzimississippi3280]

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[@TexterEX]

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[@tomhardy2866]

I choose a topic that I want to learn about and then watch quite a few videos on that subject. This is quite easily the best fish trap, and the best composed & choreographed video i have seen on the subject. I really am quite impressed with this video. Concise, to the point, no yammering on about non-essential topics, no stuttering... just a well constructed video. You have my admiration for this truly excellent production. I have very seldom seen an instructional vid so well constructed as this one has been.

[@wildsurvivalskills]

Thanks tom!

[@dannysanders9338]

Very very good. Can't stop watching. Always said fish traps are the most effective tool in a bushcraft arsenal.

[@Cyproduction]

In a survival situation this is very valuable because you just place it in the water and you can focus on other things. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, this is one of the best fish trap weaving vids out there. Keep up the good work 👍

[@jeffrey7012]

They taught basket weaving at Cub Scout Camp; I just thought it was a stupid craft. This video and his other videos show how important it is to survival. This dude is awesome!

[@jeffluker1895]

Absolutely fantastic work as usual. The small details you include are invaluable. Thank you.

[@RecipeToAnarchy]

Awesome video! For a survival situation this would be amazing. If you’re near a body of water this would be one of your top priorities, set up sapling spring fish traps for the first day after you have shelter and fire to clean your water, hope for fish on the spring traps and spend the day making a quality basket trap and catch fish almost every day with it, giving you more time to make a few more and once your food is secure it would take very little effort you just check them morning and night.

[@P4id]

Thanks Tom, this is the best how to fish basket weave we have seen, and my son and I are just about to make one. So thanks again.

[@thunderstorm1429]

Bro Why you stopped Uploading... Need more Videos You do a Great job Brother Love from India

[@api1859]

Your patience building that fishtrap is adorable. Hours of work. How do you keep your thougts calm while weaving? I guess I'd sing "NANA NANA nAnA NANA Fishtrap" all the time.. ;)

[@timsummers870]

Artful, creative, and extremely efficient. Excellent!

[@lm2193]

nice done, clear instruction and artistic way to record the moments.

[@antiqAtqueIterum]

not only that stuff you make works great it also looks great. it would say we are dealing here with some masterclass skills.

[@Sabbathissaturday]

I don’t know which is most beautiful? The man, dog or basket!!

[@jeffreystelpstra2297]

Brilliant, I have not built a fish trap since I left the island of Guam! Great survival skills !

[@personal.YouTube.channel]

I tend to make a larger one. But it is definitely something that I always make. But in the short-term. This is why I Carrie a lightweight collapsible hexagonal shape net fish trap. Floding flat 1" × 10" × 12" weight in at only 6.8oz. it pack easily into a pack. As you stated their invaluable. In the short term. This gives me 1 quick way to catch fish. But this is just one of several ways I have to catch fish. But my favorite thing about it is that it passive meaning. It's working for me so I can be doing something somewhere else I need to be do.

[@BeeDubyah723]

In this video, we see that his shoes make a guest a appearance. Great videos man! Love it.

[@eunicecheow2080]

Great videos u made! I don't watch lengthy n boring videos but yours are great and very informative! 👍🏽

[@barbaramorton-winters9462]

I have been binge watching your skills for hours. This has always been my dream since I read Paulsen novels to my grade 6 students.

[@jt659]

That basket is art. I was expecting the usual quick thrown together number

[@SurvivalSherpa]

Awesome footage with the goPro! I used river cane for a trap recently but not as aesthetically pleasing as yours. Great video and tutorial, Tom!

[@davidDN2318]

Very nice video! Watched it after I saw you in the 7vsWild preparation, also what would you do if you were allergic to any fish and shrimps and molluschs as I am? What could be good food sources?

[@lirnerpublishingnotes]

Really cool idea, and yes, when in a survival situation every thing counts, well done,

[@eddiestarnater5239]

WELL DONE !! Go Pro cam was AWESOME !!

[@wildsurvivalskills]

+Eddie Starnater Thanks man, I was so stoked it worked out as the GP would only last for a few hours...., stupidly I put the bait around the gopro so there were a few times that one fish would block the lens when the other fish entered...live and learn.

[@MARS72JJ]

When I saw Tom's haircut and heard his voice I thought he was a bit soft. Turns out he is one of the hardest and most knowledgeable survivalists out there. In fact, I can't think of anyone off the top of my head who is quite on his level.

[@christwist8455]

Both of those things shouldn't be an indicator of how tough a person is, or how they act entirely.

[@umberceri1441]

Tom this is absolutely fascinating ~ thank you! And by the way you are a totally cool guy!

[@sirraosiris6143]

You're quite the resourceful and intelligent person

[@joshuavanhelsdingen1102]

I love that shot from inside the basket

[@bobmcelroy7289]

Good, easy to understand instructions! Maybe give examples of substitute limbs instead of willows? South Florida doesn't have alot of willows, maybe palmfrond?

[@l.z.6553]

Keep it up the videos are real informative!!! also seems like you are living a really entertaining life

[@ClanGunnBushcraft]

The best fish trap video iv seen. Great catch too. You didn't use bait and got a catch first day!! Your awesome lol. Iv been practacing these over the past year myself. Making mine from bramble vines in a simular weave, but iv found there only effective after they've been set for a week or so. Thanks for sharing.

[@wildsurvivalskills]

+Clan Gunn Bushcraft Hey, thanks, cool you've been experimenting with it. I did have some bait at the back, thats why they are always crammed around the GoPro, admittedly I did 4 days in that pond using boiled eggs and then liver pieces seemed to work best.

[@ClanGunnBushcraft]

+Tom Mcelroy-Wild Survival Nice one. I'll give them baits a go. The Willow shoots are a good idea. Much easier than de-thorning all the bramble vines iv been using. Thanks Tom, crackin video. Andy

[@wildsurvivalskills]

+Clan Gunn Bushcraft Thanks man, Im gonna try other fish and streams, hard around here to do this legally though :) If you get any video or pics of the ones that are working for you I'd love to see them.

[@ClanGunnBushcraft]

+Tom Mcelroy-Wild Survival Thanks Tom, I will do buddy. That's it, when we haven't got anyone to learn this primitive stuff from, it's all just trial and error. For me... Mainly error lol. Iv shown practacing weaving baskets and a couple of fish traps in a few of my wild camp videos, (more recent ones) but Iv only in last few months been getting results from them. I'm getting alot of catfish with dog meat. And seem to get crayfish and small crabs with chopped onion. I want trout, so maybe the chicken liver will draw em in? I weaved and set five new baskets about three weeks ago. Went back a week later to add the funnels and someone had stolen all five 😠 A more secluded spot for next time I think. Cheers bud

[@TJackSurvival]

Excellent skills matched by excellent videography

[@Lifesongadventuressurvivalcamp]

Passive fishing techniques. And basketry skills. Great combination.

[@topphenomena9207]

this trap usually used tribes in asia, especially in indonesia, i had ever use this trap i my village near the river in java island, its pretty tradtional handycraft, you can also make it from bamboo, i like ur video tutorial, good job, nice to meet you in youtube

[@WayneTheSeine]

Great trap and awesome weaving. I just discovered your channel and do hope you will do some more. I have noticed it has been some time since your last one. I hope you have not moved on to something else with no intention of continuing these survival videos as they are awesome.

[@bushandforge5065]

Excellent trap. It works perfectly. Thanks for your time showing us your knowledges. Great channel friend

[@bahrisean9116]

In my place. People make it just like that. Some bigger, some smaller, depend to what size of fish you wanna catch. I placed 7 - 13 small trap in the river when i was child. Its wonderful experience.

[@ESCAdventure]

Glad to see a new video from you. Thanks.

[@xin3m1nuhon]

wow, you have skills sir, i enjoy all your vids. i hope you have more videos come out soon.

[@absurvival4801]

Awesome video! love how you actually show it in action, keep up the good work :)

[@davidstarr6604]

My phone would not work right on your reply that sent me to a website that locked me up. But thank you for posting another way of making a crawdad trap. Cannot wait to try the different ways I now know to catch them things

[@pby1000]

Great video, and great craftsmanship.

[@Darkruins12]

Those fishes are paid actors

[@motherofdragonzz1233]

He probably put food in there to encourage them to go in

[@brennan3435]

You know how you know your super wrong is that you don't even know the plural for fish

[@topphenomena9207]

then you're good director

[@zanderburbidge7676]

Lol

[@Wibblyy]

Well, yes there is. You would refer to different species of fish, as 'fishes'.

[@elisha.anderson]

"we're gonna stick the stick inside the stick''

[@ansonmulvey6595]

That doesn’t sound PG

[@youngpark8805]

Stick inception

[@heathertaylor8904]

I'm a bit stuck on how you make the funnel part... the technique for beginning the base of the basket is seemingly much different than the technique that the funnel ultimately would be implementing. What am I missing here?

[@MrTatts64]

Really enjoyed this, thanks Tom. Definitely going to earn a lot more out of this than you put into it energy and time wise!

[@FMA10901]

What a great video! I want to go out and make one right now but I’ve still got another 2-3 months of winter left!

[@aurelvlaicu2717]

You're a true survivor

[@ReadyGooRay]

Best Survival Channel!!

[@matlock12c]

If you have no willow, I've found split bamboo works also. I submerge it in water a day or two though to make it more pliable.

[@esaabdullah2710]

Love your videos Tom. Hope you’re doing well!!!

[@jsmc84]

great video you got skills bro

[@xtheory]

Probably the best implementation of the basket fish trap that I've seen yet. What were you using for bait?

[@wildsurvivalskills]

+Andrew Butler Thanks man. I used pieces of liver.

[@codymason144]

where the pieces of bait just sitting there?

[@xtheory]

Probably inside towards the back to draw them in further.

[@fisherohvf-men623]

Tom McElroy-Wild Survival so in a survival scenario any liver or parts will do; squirrel liver for example? I say squirrel because thats what is most abundant and easiet to catch/kill for me

[@deanframe9095]

Awsome amazingly talented teacher!

[@DKT37]

Brilliant thanks for sharing from Alberta Canada x

[@TomDahl-c1h]

Wonderful video. appreciate your teaching style and considerate editing.Big question that I didn't see addressed. What bait or lure or location brought the fish in???

[@NorwegianWoods]

Superb video! The fish trap looks great. It was cool to see the inside of the trap in action :) Thaks for sharing - Martin

[@robertkoontz7865]

Interesting how the fish hug the sides, Great Vid & knowledge. You could sell that basket for big $$

[@rjohnson2916]

Folks in my neck of the woods used to put a hollow log in a creek with one end stopped up and the other end narrowed down. They'd check it every day and catch a lot of fish, because fish are curious and seem to like hanging out in dark holes. No bait needed.

[@dave_thomas]

Extremely awesome video Tom McElroy. Thank you for creating and sharing. 7:48 - 7:55 Your dog was wondering when were you gonna take him/her to the dog park to get laid.

[@hubolds1946]

Great photography Tom!

[@deezzimississippi3280]

Hey Tom you are very skilled where did you learn to weave like this its similar to Africa and India star pattern base of the basket nice ...

[@Adam-nt6qe]

Basket turned out nice.

[@shourbaboy]

Hey I'm sorry but how did you make the second basket?? I don't understand how you managed to get the base of it to be open like that

[@cnawan]

Neat. I wonder if it would be possible to use a backpack for the outer piece... at least you can use the basket as a pack :)

[@aaqilian5.085]

Nice one mate. We need people like you to share indigenous knowledge before we wipe it all out. Cheers!

[@drissaudia1323]

Who taught you this skill? Amazing.

[@yliyahhawkins9928]

Nice video....great job...and fish got to live.....for now right...!

[@christopherpoole3585]

Excellent video my young friend, well done ! regards, Chris.

[@iLikeMyOwnPosts]

Thanks for providing all of this great stuff.

[@melanieanne2066]

What do you do with the ends of the branches when they run out? Also, how do you start the inner basket?

[@DirtTimeAdventures]

Awesome seeing a new video. Also, great footage.

[@daveb5276]

Tom Thank You for Your teachings! outstanding topics and outstanding presentation.

[@matlock12c]

THIS GUY, KNOWS WHAT HES TALKIN ABOUT 100% AND HE CAN WALK IT JUST AS WELL...

[@timshepherd4626]

I just discovered your channel and am now about to binge watch every episode you have. Thank you for going into detail and explaining how these things are created along with showing step by step via video. Fantastic work and honestly watching you weave the basket was somehow soothing and peaceful. My only question is did you use any form of bait at the bottom of the basket to lure the bass in?

[@bq7227]

THAT WAS INCREDIBLE.

[@jeffaira5446]

Why is there a single dislike? This video is perfect

[@RoseOnyxWolf]

The early stages of that would make a beautiful decorative basket you know.

[@Chrmngblly]

I love your work. It does seem to me, though, that you could speed this up by skipping rows with your weavers. Your baskets are almost watertight. What do you think?

[@EmbracingTheEternalWeb]

Can you please explain how to start the smaller basket since it has a hole

[@ButtercupCreationz]

The only thing that I didn’t see…How do you end with one vine and start another? Do you have to tie them together or what? Also how do you end the top of the basket? Seems like to me the vines would be sticking out all around the top of the basket and it wouldn’t be secure. Curious about those 2 things. Thanks 😊

[@rogerjones9453]

Great video, thank you for sharing your hard earned knowledge with us. Those beats were ill too btw.

[@paoemantega8793]

Another excellent video - keep up the good work :)

[@engin_senli]

What a great catch at the end... WOW!

[@PresenceOfMindPisces]

I don't fish unless its something like this for food! I enjoy watching people catching and eating food.

[@neesiedavis4062]

Did you put food in the basket or would fish go in regardless? Very cool.. I know how to weave baskets but these techniques are new to me. Thanks for sharing!

[@hunterreed8571]

It is better to add food but you have a chance of one just goin in there

[@christianocampo7030]

Sweet channel. Sweet basket. Sweet fish. Sweet song, what is the name of the song? haha

[@aHigherPower]

One of the best traps I've seen. Thanks. Any chance you could make a large box crab trap?

[@wildsurvivalskills]

just used this thing on craw-dads and it had tons in it. I imagine crabs would be the same, but yeah that would be sweet in the ocean.

[@RazorRamonElJefe]

[I was literally watching your Naked and Afraid episode when I thought, hey, I would like to see what a trap like this guy's would look like from the inside and skipped to the fish trap part. I didn't pause the episode so as you were talking in the episode, you had music on here, and when in the episode nothing was happening, you were talking here. It confused the HELL out of me and seeing you in the middle of the video made me laugh.

[@matthiasgr555]

Hi Tom, great video!!! I love the fact that you did take the time to show the actual catch. What bait did you use?

[@wildsurvivalskills]

+matthiasgr555 Hey, I tried a few things and the one that worked was little chunks of liver.

[@matthiasgr555]

thanks !

[@OmegasParadox]

Well made and classy video. Subbed.

[@jamesthomson13]

Cute dog

[@myema5694]

I've always been curious about how those were made. Great job. That would fetch a pretty penny if you sold it.

[@PriddyBoyy]

Is this Willow Reed? I live in Indiana and not to sure if Willow Reed grows here, also any recommendations on replacements for Weaver and Spokes would be great!

[@dawna8695]

Great video And background beats: )

[@ryanpedersen5722]

This guy is awesome wish he made more videos