[pct-l] Fishing Poles

[Elizabeth Hoffman]

Carrying a collapsible fishing pole through the Sierras was one of the best
decisions we made. They're lightweight and you can strap it to the outside
of your pack for easy access. Each time we came across a school of fish we'd
plop a salmon egg on the hook and moments later would be rewarded with a
trout. Its a delicious way to supplement your diet and if your Sierra
experience is anything like mine was, you'll be running out of food by the
time you hit VVR and those extra fish really help. We packed the fish in
snow inside a ziploc to keep them fresh til mealtime. Then wrapped them in
tinfoil with a little oil (if we were lucky) and stuck them in some coals.
Make sure you clean up your campsite well afterwards.

The only complaint was from Badmoon who didn't want to carry "stinky fish"
in his pack.


Whoop Ass
'05 Crazy Northbounder


p.s. Check out proof here:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30337814&l=ea702&id=2415027


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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Amanda L Silvestri" <aslive at sbcglobal.net>
> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2009 10:59 AM
> Subject: [pct-l] fishing poles
>
>
> Hi guys. I was thinking that, while hiking through the JMT this year, it
> would be fun to supplement my diet by doing some fishing . I won't be
> relaying on this, it just seems like a present way to enjoy my visit to
> this
> beautiful area with its many lakes.
>
> Now, I am not a fisherman and don't know much about the sport, let alone
> back country fishing. I don't want to haul a lot of extra weight to do
> this,
> nor do I want my packed pole to continuously catch on branches. So for
> those
> who may have done this in the past, here is my question. Is it best to just
> tie a line onto a stick or is there a recommended light weight pole that
> perhaps disassembles like a tent pole, or fishing kit that I might use?
>
> Shepherd
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>