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Amen! Been there, suffered that, and went through it.
I would suspect quite a few too .Hunger is the mother of Invention.
Answer: Quite a few. Especially families that don't use disposable diapers, or have old folks. Plenty..
I wonder how many families on the earth can't afford hooks but can find a discarded safety pin and catch a fish?
It's one way to keep our minds at full alert, not only teaching ourselves the skills (or relearning the skills from the masters), but passing down the knowledge, wisdom, and skill-sets to the younger generations that truly want to learn. We must be a responsible generation.
Sure Leo I just gotta remember .I would love to do this .Very nostalgic and I like resourcefull tecniques!
John, a sweet challenge indeed. Will match your challenge this spring. Report back. I'll make two safety pin hooks for regular usage, while making two with a nymph fly outfit. Willing to share the experiment?
I am just gonna have to catch a Bluegill on a safety pin "hook" from the bank come Spring now to feel like a real survivor! My mom 'hooked' me up with a safety pin when I was a kid but I dont ever recall catching anything on it .
What's a safety pin? LOL My mom left me half naked on the bottom all day long until I was able to wear pants without pissing and pooping it them at 1.5yrs of age. We do use a pin to hold things in place..which resembles much of the bobby pins of today. Otherwise, safety pin was a rare thing in our country..back then. But a safety pin is a great thing to have as a multi-purpose tool. Got quite a few at home from wife's arts and crafts closet.
Leo, remember using safety pins when you were a kid ?
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