Survival Fishing Catch n Cook Primitive Gorge Hook 

Hey Group, We've been filming non stop with the Wooded Beardsman for two weeks, sorry about the lapse in content. We're busy at it now and will have quite a bit on here over the coming months. Hope all is well with everyone. Check out our Patreon if you like what we do and have the ability to help the us continue doing this. More to come! Until Next Time, Bob Hansler and Family

This is the kind of guy who would go missing for 5 years and be found living a better lifestyle than before

Plant: grows spike to avoid being attacked and eaten Bob Hansler: exists Plant: “well, fellas, we had a good run”

The most chill, laid back, dude ive ever seen. His reaction to the snake wasnt over the top, it was clam and he knows its not going to attack him, which is nice and not like some other prople. Definitely subbing

Snake: “sup” Bob: “sup”

This guy is like the Bob Ross of survival channels

Bob: cmon huck get out of the water Huck: make me Bob: Huck: ok fine

Your low key calmness makes you stand out from most of the other you tubers. Makes the videos that much more enjoyable to watch.

So calming and educational. I feel like I learned something

14:53 i like how the snake falls the stops to look at him and is like "this is mine" and then goes back in the water

I like how the dog is chilling in the water

That is the first time I've ever seen anyone fish with natural materials, And I have to say its one of the most educational videos I've seen today. Good job

Only the second video I’ve watched of Bob Hansler but what I love about his videos over every other survivalist I’ve watched is how chill he is. He’s not trying to be Bear Grills. He’s just enjoying being in the wild and taking us along with him.

Youre Honestly one of the most underrated channels on this platform

If there's an apocalypse I want to be stuck with this guy

This man just radiates chill, definitely subscribed

14:53 Snake: *looks at bob* Snake: "yo thanks for the food, I'll see you later!"

dang man you could have had like 2 snakes a king crawdad along with the six fish, that's a FEAST

14:52 did this guy really just sit calm and normal as a snake landed infront of him?? (edit) holy crap he liked my comment

This is literally the most incredible outdoor makeshift survival simulation I have ever seen. Please continue Making videos like this and great job on elaborating on the process and construction of the tools. 👌🏻

30:27 - 'This needs to be said, and this needs to be understood well'.

Your dog is a picky eater. My dog would have been eyeballing me and salivating the whole time. Great video.

Man, you are like the calming Bob Ross of bush craft and survival!

This the type of dude you find in a game

You make amazing videos but your dog is also what makes this channel golden, I love how he'll randomly appear in the video doing some dog things but he vibes with you too. Thank you.

14:48 , this man has some balls, not even any fear

i was laughing when the snake looked at him and he looked back at him

The wat you handled that snake was just amazing.👌👌

This guy taught me more in 33 minutes than school did in 12 years.. dudes a legend.

This makes me smile... We took my 6 yo grandson boating last weekend and while we were in the cove swimming I made him a fishing pole like this and he was thrilled. Grandma's cool ya know.

1:40 "just beat the devil out of it"

finally a video that doesnt use modern tools this is the kind of info i was looking for thank you!!!

This guy gives the term good old country boy a proper definition. He shows you how a simple meal can be found just about anywhere. Keep up the great work.

my question is who would’ve thought smacking some green stuff would eventually make rope. Cause who ever they are is a genius.

I love how the dog sits there in the water like a gator

I'm not always impressed with the instructions and material presented in most videos, I will say that I was glued to this one. Thanks for sharing again. Keep those videos coming

This is the guy to walk up to a bear, say hi, and walk away

Such timeless talent... Lost on today's society... Stay real, and best wishes to Bob and family...!

Nicely done Bob....Its funny that you mentioned Boyscouts in your wrap up. Having been a Leader for 30 some years as well as a staff member of several summer camps (yes an Eagle Scout as well) I've taught wilderness survival along with many other Merit Badges. Your presentation was one of the finest that I've ever seen. I Sincerely hope that some local troop is using your skills as a resource... This was GREAT!

Bob's calm mastery of the skills he presents is very impressive....a joy to watch. I'm sure he could have schooled early Native Americans back in the day.

I love how the snake just took one look at Bob and noped out of there immediately. That was very cute

7:48 Something so comical about the dog just chilling in the water

Love how the snake at 15:00 just looked at you with the fish in its mouth, and was all "try me. its mine."

Dog: barks and chases after something. Peacefully watched “It’s good to have a dog out here” like dang I would be screaming WHAT! WHAT IS IT STOP SCARING ME

Awesome, Im going to show my nephew's how to put one together. This is what school's should be teaching . Thanks brother.

Brother, you are the real deal. You started with nothing but a knife and you got dinner right in front of you I Truly appreciate your skills

That dog is not an animal. He is just a four leged a human being.

Huck is just so chilled. The look he gives when he’s in the water is honestly priceless

Cool dude...If I ever get lost or stranded somewhere..I'll just call this dude on my mobile..lmao Top vid and skills

Watching a snake haul ass with a fish in it's mouth was hilarious 😂

Aw that dog's the sweetest :D

Bob, this is a really well-prepared and thought out video. Thanks for the practical, non-hyped approach!

I carved my gorge hook out of bone. Definitely will be using primitive line next time, but I was really surprised at how well this worked! Great video!

Awesome video ......didnt realize 30 min passed......we did similar stuff growing up in the Caribbean islands.

This guy is like the Gordon Ramsay of the wild. Awesome video man

Thanks for the video. It was great to see the natural materials of Texas. A whole different climate than the Northern Pacific rain forests.

I lived in El Paso as a young teen and we knew of several creeks and ponds to fish in, all within hiking or biking distance. Mom loved it when we brought fish home! Great video!

Hello Bob. I am an 'older' man, and I've served in the USMC. While in the Corps, I used one of those cheap 'survival' knives to prove a point to my fellow Marines. Most of whom had never set foot out of a large city. Whereas I had grown up tramping the woods and streams in rural Michigan with my Father and Brother. My dad was, as am I, of the same mind as you. 'Be Prepared'. Yes, you may never need what you pack into the woods, but if you do need it... you'll need it badly. So, the extra weight and encumbrance is a very minor thing as opposed to needing something, and realizing you left it behind, far away. Back to the cheap knife. It had fish hooks, line, compass, a ring saw, sewing needle, some thread, and a couple of small lead weights. Using my K-Bar, I had a pole in practically no time. A bit of dry wood worked as a bobber, and worms are everywhere. In three or four of hours, I had myself almost a dozen fish. All about hand sized. Mostly bluegills and sunfish. But to me, the main catch was a nice Carp, about 2 1/2 feet long. I did the same as you did with the small panfish, skewered over a low fire. But the Carp, I cleaned out and made very sure to get the 'mud vein' as well. Carp are NOT native to America but were introduced by European sports fishermen and they spread everywhere. The mud vein on a Carp is its natural defense against being eaten. I gutted the carp and laid him out, in his scales, over a woven mat of thin sticks over a bed of coals. I used water to 'baste' the fish as it cooked, to keep it moist. I could have just as easily wrapped it in a cocoon of grass and 'steamed' it in its skin and scales. I also roasted a few dozen nuts after piercing their shells, to dry the nut inside, inside its husk. Hardest part was making the fire. Which, since I was making a point, I refused to use matches or a lighter, both of which I did have, as well as a fire starter kit. Instead, I made a point of finding some flint and using the back of my K-bar to get the sparks needed to ignite my tinder. The guys were amazed that one could catch fish so easily, and cook them over an open fire. All sampled everything, including the wild onion and diced Morell mushrooms I had stuffed the smaller fish with. Several balked at eating the carp, but when they saw me munching away and obviously enjoying it, they broke down and tried some. Carp, either steamed or, grilled over a bed of coals, is a very tender and tasty meal. the flesh is white, light, and has a delicate flavor. Keeping it moist is key to not having tough meat to chew. In any case, I proved that they could survive easily in a forest full of food if they knew what to look for, how to prepare it, how to cook it, and... were prepared enough. The fact that I won 20 bucks off of each and every one of them is not really relevant. I proved that even if the commissary truck didn't arrive, no one would starve if one was prepared. Knowledge of how to 'survive' is something that should be kept alive and passed on to every generation. One can never know what the future holds ( air burst EMP blast that 'kills' our technological society? ), and being prepared can keep you alive to live another day, to find even better ways to survive down the road. A good knife, a small hatchet, and enough gear to fill a backpack can see one living primitively, but not starving long enough to find better tools or help. Speaking Frank-ly

Mr. Hansler, I’m aware that I am one of many folks writing comments on your videos. I just want you to know this is the first time time I’ve ever commented on RU-vid (or any other social media place). I work in Austin in the tech industry. I own 34 acres 40 miles east of Austin and have lots of rattlesnakes. I was raised on a ranch of 1300 acres in north Texas that was started by my great grandfather. I’ve been taught a lot about country living by my father and his father. I’m 32, I’ve cowboy’d, I’ve welded for oil energy production, and I spent five years in college before I wound up in the video game industry. Never, have I learned more about Texas, living in the country, and respect for our nature than since I’ve been following you on RU-vid. I’m saying thanks and I’m hoping your health is well. Thanks again, you’re the real thing if I’ve ever seen it my friend

Hes officially a man's man, ive lived my entire life on the ocean fishing is life but fish skin is to gamey for me I suppose the years of filleting has pussified me, hats off sir

What a great American - a full exposé in this rarefied atmosphere of sharing these secrets of Texas Bush Skills. Bravo 100 times over... What an artist!!!

1:40 when you speak under your breath to your mom

Nice! Was watching this late at night after working some late shifts chillin with a beer. When your dog barked in the vid my dachshound heard it and went ballistic and woke my wife that awoke with a horrible temper! All the problems of the world is now my fault and i probably better go sleep in my toolshed.. Thanks alot Bob! ;)

Subscribed. This guy is calm and patient. Peaceful and quiet. Just perfect for a nature video.

This man has been in the shit . . . that kind of calm comes from facing death head on. Very good video, way better than any I've seen so far. Thank you for a very relaxing, calming, and inspiring video. You're an amazing teacher.

Humans used to pass survival information to each other, but current generations are losing their roots. I hope humans never completely lose touch with where they came from. I say that as someone who loves big city living. Thanks for sharing this with people.

This guy is like the Bob Ross of survival fishing! Very cool.

I've hiked and backpacked solo for decades and NEVER ONCE thought about wrapping some fishing line around my walking stick! Thanks for the tip. Here's one for folks who've never made cordage (string, line, rope, etc): practice the technique with unwaxed dental floss. It's cheap, easily available and works really well. You'll astound yourself, and you'll be learning an ancient survival skill that most of the people in the world no longer know. Great video!

That fish and cactus kabob looked terrific.

this is my favorite video of yours. Ive seen it 4 or 5 times but every time it pops up, I seem to click on it. Merry Christmas sir

Just kind of randomly stumbled across this video and I'm glad that I did. Thanks for sharing!

I don't know how I got here, but I'm not upset. I could listen to this guy all day.

"Better than Okra!" That's a bold ass statement right there, especially in Texas, as we tend to love our okra. That must be some good Tuna. I've never had it green before. I've also never seen fish processed that way. Have to try that sometime. Great video, I've watched it twice, once with my wife.

Your dog and you go together well... He's so chill...

I loved watching that video, foraging, making a fishing rod catching and cooking fish over the fire.

My dude’s out there preparing for a zombie apocalypse

Excellent zombie apocalypse training videos

*Finally, some good fucking food*

8:31 dog just chills in the lake 😂 love this guy

I've never seen such a good description of making a rope. Thank you!

Definitely takes practice and skill as you mentioned to fish this way. I suck at it, but it's fun as hell. Learned a few things from watching you. Gonna try it out. Thanks!

That was a really honest video 1st class well done.

His chill with that snake catching his fish off the line leaves me wanting that kind of calm.

I'm amazed that that little stick of a hook actually works. I was skeptical.

I just watched your bio about the health issues . I send my love and prayers to you and your family . I hope you have had some success with your sight returning . You make wonderful videos , I can feel the love of your family right through the video . God bless .❤️😎

Nice work on this. I'll have to give this another try on some pan fish, those gorge hooks need time to be swallowed, hard to do on trout in the hang-ups.

You are by far the coolest survivalist I have ever seen. First time I have ever come across your channel. You are informative and straight forward. I definitely will be watching more of your videos.

FINALLY a good vid on making cordage, the same technique works using thin treebark...

Simply amazing! I do not usually praise or give compliments to ANY 'survivalist' types here on youtube, but YOU,Sir, deserve it. You are perhaps the best 'improvised/survival-type' fisher anywhere! The amount of fish you were able to catch with just a improvised pole/hook/line combination is just impressive as hell! Even fishing with regular equipment, I doubt if anyone would be able to better you. I am very impressed by your skills. Congratulations, and keep up the great work. Videos like this are some of my favorite.

I like how the dog is just chilling in the lake

Now this is a great example of a man who don't follow the same trail as others.. And I would love to meet him and his Dog and enjoy the outdoors like I used to..Keep upright and Kicken ...

Me: **Goes fishing at a lake and catches nothing** Also me: **Catches an alligator snapping turtle in my ditch with a hotdog**

moral of the show: When travelling, if over a body or water, pack some fishing line, some hooks, save your life.

In Missouri some of the Good Ole Boys start fired and put rocks in the fire make mud patties around the fish and put them on the fire when the clay turns white and dry the fish is done and the clay pulls the skin off the fish.

This dude is really cool. I really like your fishing gear..

Beautiful heeler you've got. It's a terrific breed, I've got my third one now. They're some of the smartest and most loyal dog breeds out there, and they're especially good for being sole companions to a single person and they're terrific outdoors, although I've found with time and training they make a great family dog too. They're just so damn intelligent, fun, and they're up for anything if they're bonded to you.

You're a good person because snake and crawfish would have been on the menu as well.

Awesome. That snake footage is priceless.

In '85 my grampa took me fishing for the first time that I recall. We got up before dawn, dug worms, walked through a little wood maybe a mile to a 'friends' pond, he showed me how to choose a stick, he had line and some hooks, he showed me how to make a simple pole... I even found a red and white bobber floating in the reeds which he helped me draw out and attach to my rig. One of my only memories of him but dang if it's not a good one! Thxs for the video, it reminded me of him.

This guy is such a respectable human being