The fish spear that Brian makes does not work because it is not sharp enough to penetrate the fish's skin. Additionally, the spear lacks enough stability and weight to be effective in catching fish underwater. Brian learns from this experience and later creates a more effective spear using a sharp tip and a heavier, more balanced design.
Whyhh doesn't the fish spear that brian makes work?
He had never used a spear to catch fish with.
Brian uses the spear he constructs to hunt for food, specifically fish. The spear helps him catch fish in the lake to supplement his diet and provide much-needed nutrition for survival in the wilderness.
Brian sees the kingfisher and decides to make a fish spear to catch fish like the bird - hope this helps! -
Brian made tools such as a bow and arrow, a fish spear, a shelter using natural materials, a fire starter, and a fishing hook using items from the plane wreckage in the book "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen.
He used the bow and arrow for the foolbirds and he used the spear for fish.
Brian used the spear he made by sharpening its point against a rock and attaching it to a stick to catch fish for food. He learned to aim and throw the spear accurately to pierce the fish in the water. This skill and tool were essential for his survival in the wilderness depicted in the book "Hatchet."
He used the bow and arrow for the foolbirds and he used the spear for fish.
Because the fish is not there. When light passes from air to water, it is refracted (bent). I makes the fish APPEAR to be in a different spot, so a good spear fisherman adjusts his aim to where the fish really is.
Watching the kingfisher showed Brian the effectiveness of diving for fish using a sharp beak. This inspired him to create a similar tool with a spear to improve his own fishing methods in "Hatchet."
it doesnt need air
Brian cooks the first fish hatchet by lighting a small fire, skewering the fish on a stick, and roasting it over the flames until it is cooked through. He then seasons it with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.