Here's an item to consider for your BOB. Remember Ron Popeil on TV years ago hawking his Popeil Pocket Fisherman. It is still available and will easily fit in your pack. Comes with reel, line, bobber, etc. and has room for storing more in the handle. Available at:
http://wonderfulbuys.com/popfish.asp
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