My first rod was a birthday present in 1979. It was a white, solid glass fibre, 5.5 foot spring little thing. And I loved it. I used to go perch fishing in millponds and it was perfect for getting in holes in the bushes and into tight swims. In retrospect it was my first stalking rod! I could feel every bounce of every fish on it.
A year or two later I got a 12ft match rod. But compared to my first rod it felt stiff, heavy and awkward. I carried on using my little white rod regardless.
Unfortunately, my rod was destined to sleep with the fishes together when a mate ont he opposite bank hooked my tackle and hauled the whole thing into a lodge. I was devastated.
I never loved a rod more than that first rod, which served me well for years.
Can you remember yours?
A year or two later I got a 12ft match rod. But compared to my first rod it felt stiff, heavy and awkward. I carried on using my little white rod regardless.
Unfortunately, my rod was destined to sleep with the fishes together when a mate ont he opposite bank hooked my tackle and hauled the whole thing into a lodge. I was devastated.
I never loved a rod more than that first rod, which served me well for years.
Can you remember yours?