a plastic film canister makes a great holder for a fishing kit. you can put a few hooks and split wieights , a steel leader or two and a small float along with some line. I like braided spider wire, very strong . this kit can be used from shore and is good to catch perch,sunfish ,bass,trout.
i've caught turtles using the steel leader and hook with intestines of fish as bait. you can also use the fish carcass to catch crawfish. put the carcass of a fish in a bottle or jug with a good size opening , tie the spider wire around the neck and sink it just off shore. the crawfish crawl into the jug to eat the fish. let it sit for a few hours and pull it up . the crawfish can't get out of the bottle.
you can also use this kit to catch birds. not very nice but if your in a survival situation, you have to eat

best time to fish is morning or just before sunset. nighttime you can fish for catfish. have fun <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />