Besides a magnet...what are other essential tools every scrapper should have?

Originally Posted by MatteyFLSurplus

Fishing pole and tackle box...lol ..I like that!

Here is my strategy with the fishing gear. I invest 10 casts at every public fishing spot I come across. If time permits, more casts and lures are invested. If I catch a walleye, I will invest at least 20 more casts. A walleye dinner in a restaurant runs $ 15 - $ 35 a person and this strategy allows me endless meals for next to nothing. Now a scrappers secret: I have talked about the value of barter. When I have excess fish they will be given to locals that love walleye because they may not have the time, ability, or physical desire to invest. This gift creates friends, networks, and contacts. Example - Some cub scouts wanted to go fishing and a local that owns a large lake allowed access. After all the boys caught their limit, the rest was given to the landowner. He was so thrilled (89 yrs. old) he provided me more access to his private lake. When more fish were provided he found lots of scrap he needed hauled. He provided his neighbors some of the fish and they found scrap they needed hauled. It is an endless cycle if you are not greedy.

Now for more on the tools of the trade. The one thing that is basic in all my vehicles is TP. It is a necessity, luxury, and in the right circumstances a very valuable item for barter. Therefore my favorite tool, comfort item, and form of currency is toilet paper. There are times I would trade my magnet for a roll of toilet paper. I realize that those in urban areas will not see the value in this commodity, but out here where every tree is a public restroom, as the Boy Scouts motto says - Be prepared.

Originally Posted by Patriot76

Now for more on the tools of the trade. The one thing that is basic in all my vehicles is TP. It is a necessity, luxury, and in the right circumstances a very valuable item for barter. Therefore my favorite tool, comfort item, and form of currency is toilet paper. There are times I would trade my magnet for a roll of toilet paper. I realize that those in urban areas will not see the value in this commodity, but out here where every tree is a public restroom, as the Boy Scouts motto says - Be prepared.

As I was reading through this thread, the thing that kept sticking in my head is how thankful I have been on so many occasions that I had TP in the truck. People laugh, but I will go nowhere without it.