Derek Gibson
Well-known member
I was reminded recently of some of the beliefs many of us young anglers were subjected to in the early to mid fifties by the old school. For example we were told that when Pike fishing with live bait one ''must'' wait for the second run before setting the hooks. Today we know that to be ''totally'' wrong, but back then such a belief was carved in stone. Today's serious Pike angler will go to great lengths to ensure that any run/take will be dealt with promptly.
Conversely we were also told that every successful Roach angler had his own ''secret'' oil or additive for bait which ensured his success, and set him apart from most other Roach anglers.
Today, speaking personally I'm not so sure if I would dismiss the additive aspect of baits, given what I have read with regard to ''Carp'' baits.
There are many examples of the above, many of you will be aware of more as I am, perhaps you would like to share them with us. I've contented myself with just the two. One blatently wrong, whilst the other may have an element of truth to it. What do you think?
Conversely we were also told that every successful Roach angler had his own ''secret'' oil or additive for bait which ensured his success, and set him apart from most other Roach anglers.
Today, speaking personally I'm not so sure if I would dismiss the additive aspect of baits, given what I have read with regard to ''Carp'' baits.
There are many examples of the above, many of you will be aware of more as I am, perhaps you would like to share them with us. I've contented myself with just the two. One blatently wrong, whilst the other may have an element of truth to it. What do you think?