In this article, I will show you exactly how to make a fish hook out of a can tab.
So you’re out in the wilderness near a body of water, and you remember bringing the beer, but you forgot the food and fishing gear. A possible solution: catch a few fish by turning a beer can tab into a fish hook and making some string out of plastic bags or dead plants!
If you’re on the run trying to escape from Darth Vader’s army, or you’ve forgotten the hooks or fishing pole on your weekly fishing trip, don’t panic. This good trick with only a sharp tool (a multi-tool would be ideal) can turn any aluminum beverage into a fish hook worthy of catching a small fish.
You could even catch bigger fish with this type of primitive fish hook. If you are trying to make this fish hook project at home, a nail filer will help you hone the hook to a perfect, sharp point.
It’s one of those DIY fish hooks that will come in very handy in emergency situations because It’s pretty common to see garbage littered in places that shouldn’t be. Although it is a scary sight, when you’re in a survival situation, rummaging through such waste could very well save your life.
Think about how often you come across discarded soda cans in your daily travels. You’ll see at least one of them every day because sodas are popular drinks. One of those discarded soda cans may also give you a useful tool to catch a small fish because they can actually be used for hooks.
Nice blog! However, it needs to be noted that the hook should be thinner and sharper so that you can capture the fish more easily while setting the hook.