Derek Gibson
Well-known member
In the belief that a spooked fish is less likely to accept our baits, some of us back in the early sixties went to extraordinary lengths to achieve that goal.
As well as the cardinal rule of approaching the desired swim as carefully as possible. We would if necessary reduce the flash from rods,(fibre glass) by giving them a light rub down with a mild abrasive. Lines were often dyed in an attempt to match varying bottom colour/or features. Ledger weights were treated likewise with a dab of paint.
Some may say we were a bit OTT, but we were engrossed with the possibilities, and passionate about our fishing. Imagine my surprise to be shown recently some of the newer ledger weights now available by a Barbel fishing friend, They really did resemble pebbles in various sizes.
It's a small world, but on reflection not so daft after all.
As well as the cardinal rule of approaching the desired swim as carefully as possible. We would if necessary reduce the flash from rods,(fibre glass) by giving them a light rub down with a mild abrasive. Lines were often dyed in an attempt to match varying bottom colour/or features. Ledger weights were treated likewise with a dab of paint.
Some may say we were a bit OTT, but we were engrossed with the possibilities, and passionate about our fishing. Imagine my surprise to be shown recently some of the newer ledger weights now available by a Barbel fishing friend, They really did resemble pebbles in various sizes.
It's a small world, but on reflection not so daft after all.