I think it was about 2-3 weeks ago a discussion took place on this board as to what constitutes a survival situation. The consensus was that the severity of the situation is relative to the amout of preparedness. <br><br>What is considered as a survival fishing kit to one person could be a regular tool for catching food for another person. As an example; During the course of my routine tasks and activities I travel long distances on ATVs, Snowmobiles and in Boats. I always carry a fishing kit suited to the environment that I am travelling in. In spring, summer and fall I carry a telescopic rod that folds down to 12 inches with a medium weight open faced spinning reel with 50 yards of 12 lb test mono line. I carry 3 each of number 2,3&4 hammered brass spoons with an orange stripe, red and white stripe and yellow w/red lines. I also carry 2 number 3 and 2 number 4 Mepps Silver.<br><br>My kit contains 3 number 0/13 hooks which I can use baited for big salt water fish or as gaff hooks for other applications such as gaffing fish in shallow water. A 0/13 hook can be straightened out to make a realy good fish spear. This component has 50 yrds of 40lb test nylon braided camo line included. I also carry a few other fishing sundries.<br><br>I carry this stuff in a water proof(so in will float) Plastic cylinder that measures 14 inches by 4 inches. The entire thing loaded weighs 3 lbs. There is lots of space left in the container for other stuff if I wish to utilize it. In winter I usually get rid on the reel and repack in a 14x2 in tube.<br><br>The point I am trying to make is that to me this is my fishing survival kit. It goes whereever I go when I travel. I don't need a fishing kit if I am not traveling. If there are fish around I will catch them with this kit. So my question to you would be why would you put yourself in a situation whereby you didn't have a pole and reel to use if you are going through the trouble of stocking up on various lures and stuff anyway?<br><br>Mariner