How to Make Survival Fish Spears

In a survival situation, securing shelter, water and food is vital. A clean water supply --- such as a lake or stream --- can have the advantage of providing food, in the form of fish or other aquatic vertebrates, in addition to water. A fish spear is a relatively easy survival tool to construct and use with minimal tools and resources.

Things You'll Need

  • Knife
  • String or cord
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Instructions

    • 1

      Cut a tree sapling to use as the spear shaft. Try to find a sapling that is as straight and long as possible, and sufficiently strong to hold a fish pinned to the bottom.

    • 2

      Remove any branches from the sapling using the knife.

    • 3

      Split the heavy end of the sapling into two pieces, 6 inches in length.

    • 4

      Insert a small piece of wood between the two split sections to hold them apart.

    • 5

      Use string or cord to lash the wedge in place and prevent further splitting of the sapling.

    • 6

      Sharpen each split section to a point. One or more barbs can be carved into the points, if desired.