Bushcraft Basics: Survival Fishing Reel with Northwest Natura

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 - Black bank line - 12lb monofilament fishing line - Sinkers and hooks - 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 event website.