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Ron Clay
Guest
Have you noticed that fishing tackle, esspecially rods and poles is being painted up in some of the most garish hues. Not only that, some of the names they give to poles are almost beyond belief.
From "Terminator" to "Gladiator" and "Carp Cruncher" to recently: "Grim Reaper"!!!
And then there are those awful cosmetics on the poles. Do the manufacturers HAVE to put their names so large and in colours which are a complete anathema to the piece and tranquility of the English countryside?
I have an excellent float fishing rod. It's a Drennan 13ft 6 inch "Long Distance Float rod". It works a treat except whenever I put the thing up I have to endure the statement "DRENNAN TEAM ENGLAND" in bright puce emblazened above the handle.
All that's needed on a rod, or a pole for that matter is the makers logo and model number in TINY discreet lettering.
We are anglers, not formula 1 racing drivers. Or are we so dumbed down as to be attracted by such tasteless adornments..;o[
From "Terminator" to "Gladiator" and "Carp Cruncher" to recently: "Grim Reaper"!!!
And then there are those awful cosmetics on the poles. Do the manufacturers HAVE to put their names so large and in colours which are a complete anathema to the piece and tranquility of the English countryside?
I have an excellent float fishing rod. It's a Drennan 13ft 6 inch "Long Distance Float rod". It works a treat except whenever I put the thing up I have to endure the statement "DRENNAN TEAM ENGLAND" in bright puce emblazened above the handle.
All that's needed on a rod, or a pole for that matter is the makers logo and model number in TINY discreet lettering.
We are anglers, not formula 1 racing drivers. Or are we so dumbed down as to be attracted by such tasteless adornments..;o[