Looking to spend some time in the great outdoors and want to be prepared to do some survivalist fishing at the drop of a hat? This DIY pocket fishing rod and reel is for you.
Instructables user Toglefritz details how to build a pocket fishing rod and reel on the cheap with fun household supplies, including a telescoping radio antenna, Bic pen, binder clip, washers, some various other nuts and bolts, glue, and a few other sundry but common items. When you’re done, you’ve got a simple-but-effective pen-sized fishing pole that fits in your pocket. Hit up the Instructables post for the full walkthrough.
Pocket-Sized Fishing Rod and Reel [Instructables via Make]