Fishing Humour - Page 3 of 6

Extract from The Fishing Handbook to end all Fishing Handbooks
(Copyright 1972 Wolfe Publishing Limited)

Tackling Up

An angler spends a great deal of money every year on tackle. The tackle industry itself is really big business. It has been estimated that, with the cost of tackle, bait, clothing, travelling and refreshment, the cost of each fish to the average angler works out at about £7.35. It is obvious, therefore, that the angler must choose his tackle carefully if he is to get the maximum return for his outlay.

In this chapter we deal with the choice, purpose and method of use of the basic tackle and equipment. The angler who reads it carefully, absorbs all the information and applies it to the purchase and use of his gear, should be able within a few weeks to cut down the average cost of each fish to £7.25.

The Rod

Choose a rod which suits you, which matches your personality and physique. But remember that there are limits to the extent to which personality and physique can be applied to a rod. One angler was ejected recently from a tackle shop after asking for a pot-bellied, shortsighted rod with a raging thirst.

Test the rod in the shop and test it with a reel fitted. Asking the tackle dealer for a reel might seem to be putting him to a lot of trouble, but most of them will reply to the request with a cheery 'Get out!'