Made this handline a little while ago, I would like to tidy it up but the wood is split a bit so I would probably make a new one rather than touch this one up. Likely let the wood dry too quickly but it wasn't in the best condition when I found it anyway.

There is a grove cut in that the line wraps around, although there is so much line that the grove could probably be a bit deeper. Normal fishing line, then the string wrapped around and tied in a clove hitch to help hold the fishing line together. The end has a swivel attached so I can then clip on the hook and weight, it creates a weak point so that if it gets stuck the weak point will break first and leads to much less fishing line left in the water. Although don't really like the idea of leaving any fishing line so the V2 will use all natural string/cordage, may even go for a stone as a weight. Metal hooks do rust away quickly in sea water but a wooden hook is tempting, it only needs to hold the bait on the line so pushing a toggle through the bait could be an option. Crabs don't get hooked, they just hold onto the bait.

When putting bait in it quickly got the attention of 2 spider crabs who decided to fight over the bait for a while before they went for the bait, if I had a larger net I could probably have scooped them up there and then but I wasn't expecting to catch something so large. Only expected shore crabs.

Should probably go again, didn't have a large enough tub to take him home for dinner.

Had a kelly kettle for a while and love just how quickly it boils water once a fire is going in it. Isn't visible in the picture but the base is propped up on a stand so it isn't in direct contact with the ground.

Has anyone else got a similar stove or just generally has good recipes that can be made quickly by adding hot water? Other than pots of instant soup/noodles I have found porridge is a fairly easy one to make by just grinding up some oats at home in a spice grinder and mix with some dried fruit then when I am out all I need is to add hot water.

I've made my first attempt at oilcloth. Used linseed oil (boiled I think but I no longer have the container), turpentine in equal parts, and iron oxide (quarter part). Looks beautiful, but...

First problem is it just won't dry. Been hanging under cover in a well-ventilated area for a few weeks and it's still very tacky. I'm guessing I just need to leave it longer.

More of an issue though is the iron oxide leaves residue whenever it's touched. Any ideas on how to get rid of the excess? Google does not appear to be my friend today.

Any help greatly appreciated!

Not entirely made in the bush, but using resources from there.

I used my folding saw to cut the wood, then my new hand auger from Wish to make the hole. Morakniv Companion black knife to help carve out the peg, then a lot of sandpaper and filing to make it fit (+ help from another log to bash it in).

I used a power drill to make the holes for the hooks because I'm not sure how else to go about that.

It's my first attempt at anything. I wouldn't use it with anything liquid, but it might be fine for a dry ingredient.

assembly of teepee from tarp and fire

axe/hammer, and saw

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