fishplate42
Well-known member
There has been much talk over the past few weeks about whips and poles. It raises the question again; what's the difference between a small pole and an elasticated whip?
It occurred to me that it may not be so much about the tackle, but more about how it is rigged that defines what it is. This is how I see it. I may be wrong but it seems logical to me...
For whip fishing, the rig is almost as long as the whip and fish are swung to hand. A small pole is rigged with a shorter rig and the pole is shipped/collapsed to enable the catch to be swung or netted, just as it would be if using a full-size pole. The latter is also capable of landing larger fish.
What do you think?
Ralph.
It occurred to me that it may not be so much about the tackle, but more about how it is rigged that defines what it is. This is how I see it. I may be wrong but it seems logical to me...
For whip fishing, the rig is almost as long as the whip and fish are swung to hand. A small pole is rigged with a shorter rig and the pole is shipped/collapsed to enable the catch to be swung or netted, just as it would be if using a full-size pole. The latter is also capable of landing larger fish.
What do you think?
Ralph.