Pop Can Tab Hook

by PotatoDemon in Outside > Survival

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Pop Can Tab Hook

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In this instructable I will show you a way to make survival fishing hooks using household items and very basic tools.

Gather the Things You Need

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For this method of making a hook you will need the following things:

Tools: wire cutters and/or scissors, knife/thumbtack, optional: marker

Materials: pop can tab

Mark It

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Mark where you want to cut with your marker/pen. The steeper the angle on the bottom right the sharper the hook.

Cut It

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Using your wire cutters cut on the lines that you drew earlier.


Poke a Hole

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Using your knife/thumbtack poke a hole in the top of the hook. This hole is for the line to go through.

You’re Done!

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Congratulations you have successfully made a fishing hook! Let me know what you thought in the comments below.