Many of our ancestors were expert fishermen, catching fish as an essential part of their diet, rather than as a past-time. They used natural materials and created their own kit, whereas most modern anglers that I know would be lost without their ready-made carbon fibre rods and synthetic lines.
This eel trap was made from hazel and hemp.
Please remember that although there are many effective ways of acquiring protein in the wilds, most are illegal to practice in the UK.

This eel trap was made from hazel and hemp.


Please remember that although there are many effective ways of acquiring protein in the wilds, most are illegal to practice in the UK.