The 10 Best Survival Fishing Kits

The Vigilant Trails Pocket (about $19) comes with different kinds of lure that can be used to attract almost any kind of fish. This impressive 37-item option includes over 125 feet of monofilament line, as well as a knife and a spool winder.

This option from Uncle Flint's (appx. $29) goes light on the packaging, but doesn't skimp on the gear. It includes multiple hooks, a wide assortment of snap swivels, and a couple of bobbers. It ensures that, if you starve during the apocalypse, it's your own fault.

The Sulkada D81D1 (about $21) uses an innovative design to provide a miniature line spool with good leverage in a genuinely compact package. You can also clean, descale, and cook the fish you catch, as it includes a knife and a fire starter in the handle.

The CampSnail Grenade (appx. $15) has everything you need to prevent starvation in the wild. In addition to a hook and some line, it also contains a knife, a wire saw, and a compass, ensuring you have all the tools you need to go full Robinson Crusoe.

Based on the gear the Air Force gives pilots in case they get shot down in a remote area, the Speedhook Military (about $14) is a no-frills choice that's actually very good at catching fish. That's also the rub, however, as it's banned in some locations due to its effectiveness.

It doesn't look like much, but the Best Glide FG1141 (about $24) has everything you need to reel in a big one, all stored in a tin not much larger than a small sewing kit. The tin is sealed with waterproof tape, so it will be fine if you accidentally drop it in a puddle.

The Readyman Fisherman Card (appx. $10) is about the size of a credit card, yet it incorporates 14 different hook configurations and five spoon lures. While quite small, each piece in the set is made of very strong 301 stainless steel.

The 12 Survivors TS24000 (around $13) comes with over 30 feet of monofilament line, which is a handy feature if you can't get right up to a body of water. The helpful flint rod and bundle of tinder in the set are wrapped to ensure they are dry when you need them.

You won't always have a pole when you need it most, which is when the Speedhook Snare (about $12) will come in handy. This stainless steel device tucks away nicely in a backpack and doesn't require any special equipment to use — just line and bait.

The Survival Hax Grenade (about $20) is like the matryoshka doll of tools, holding gear inside gear. The fishing components comprise everything you need, including weights and hooks, while the case is made of paracord that stretches out to nine feet when unwrapped.