The skills we will cover in this outdoor workshop include: - An Introduction to Bushcraft in the Pacific Northwest - Survival priorities - Plant ID basics for harvesting wood for hand reels and rods - Several carving techniques - Craft your own survival fishing reel AKA Hobo Reel from start to finish - Including hollow compartment in your reel to hold weights - Learn knots to secure your monofilament line and braided bank line (handle) on the reel - Practice casting (without bait and hook unless you are licensed to fish at the Nooksack River).
We will practice all of these skills together in this full-day course. Northwest Natura is providing materials including: Morakniv 511 and Companion knives for day-use, Raw materials for your kit, Bank line and fishing line for your kit, Sinkers for your kit, Saws and axes for day-use (limited supply). A list of basic things for you to bring to this course will be provided in an email 3-4 days before the event. Please register via the event website.
