Bushcraft Basics: Survival Fishing Reel

from $85.00

Sunday August 3rd, 2025

1:00pm to 7:00pm

Details and driving directions will be sent to registered participants 3-5 days prior to the event.

This course will take place on Private Land in Whatcom County off Highway 542 next to Boulder Creek ~2 miles east of Maple Falls, WA.

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.

You are encouraged to bring your own outdoor tools such as a carving knife, hatchet, hand saw, favorite fishing line or bank line, and hooks and lures.

This class is designed for adults (16+) who are interested in learning new skills and practicing self-reliance outdoors while having fun!

Space is limited.

Please reach out to nwnatura@gmail.com for financial aid options (reduced tuition available to limited number of people per workshop).

Have a look at my Refund Policies before you order.

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Sunday August 3rd, 2025

1:00pm to 7:00pm

Details and driving directions will be sent to registered participants 3-5 days prior to the event.

This course will take place on Private Land in Whatcom County off Highway 542 next to Boulder Creek ~2 miles east of Maple Falls, WA.

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.

You are encouraged to bring your own outdoor tools such as a carving knife, hatchet, hand saw, favorite fishing line or bank line, and hooks and lures.

This class is designed for adults (16+) who are interested in learning new skills and practicing self-reliance outdoors while having fun!

Space is limited.

Please reach out to nwnatura@gmail.com for financial aid options (reduced tuition available to limited number of people per workshop).

Have a look at my Refund Policies before you order.

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