Creel Fish “Chute”
To divide a creel into two sections, one for fish and the other for lunch, spare tackle, etc. Make a cardboard pattern which fits snugly inside the creel, several inches from the top. Using 
this as a guide, saw a piece of plywood, and screw 3/16-inch hooks into the board, one inch from each end.
Insert eye bolts at the top of each end of the creel, then place the piece of board in position by hooking through the eyes.
Saw a square out of the plywood board piece, directly beneath the opening of the creel lid. Fit four pieces of plywood, depth from lid to board. This is the box through which fish are “chuted” to the lower compartment.
Two pieces of moulding will fasten the box flush.
Make hinges from tire strips
Frequently submerged bait boxes, boat house doors, etc that have hinges made of iron or steel hinges, they rust readily. Here’s a tip on how you can make an excellent non-rusting hinge from a section of discarded automobile tire. Round headed brass screws and washers are used for fastenings. Fasten screws far enough from the bending axis, in order to allow for enough flexibility.
Small Fish Skewering Tip
Here is the way to skewer a small trout for broiling over hot coals. A little salt improves the fish’s taste.
How To Make Grasshopper Hooks
To make hooks for fishing grasshoppers or crickets, use fine copper wire such as can be obtained from any old radio coil. Hooks with extra long shanks are best, and these can be obtained from most tackle stores. Before the solder will stick to the hook, the shank must be scraped free of bronze. Emery paper will do this nicely. Wrap the wire twice around the hook before fastening with a drop of solder and leave the end of the wire long enough to manipulate when putting a bait in place, as shown in the illustration.
Tags: bait boxes, creel, grasshopper hooks, skewer
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