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How do I get the thorns from the lower bush?

  • 1 of 5: Your knife will do very nicely for the lower thorn vine caught in the bush.
  • 2 of 5: But the acacia thorns aren't quite curved enough to make a good hook.
  • 3 of 5: Perhaps if we heat them up a bit...
  • 4 of 5: Put the acacia thorns over a small fire.
  • 5 of 5: The result will be some nicely shaped barbs, useful for fishing.