Aknib
Well-known member
It was the ‘Line for trotting’ thread which raised these questions, they’ve occurred to me before in my subconscious when reading certain threads but something hit home this time around and in turn caused them to bubble to the surface.
I’m always amazed at how many Anglers prefer so many different lines for different disciplines, having been there myself my own approach now is to use one reliable all-rounder that I know I can rely on and I can then concentrate my thoughts on other things such as location, conditions, fish behaviour, bait etc. without worrying if the line or any other part of the tackle is ‘the best’ for that particular aspect.
I should say that I’m prepared (and actively look) to make certain trade-offs in order to simplify my fishing and I doff my hat to those who consider and implement everything down to the last letter but I have to admit that I don’t and I still feel like I’ve had a seat at the table.
My general stillwater waggler rod is also my general river trotting rod and it’s remarkably convenient.
There’s no right or wrong to all this, I doubt I catch more or bigger or better but I do get my fair share which prompts me to wonder…
How much tangible difference do all our personal preferences actually make, is it the tackle or is it the Angler?
Many variables of course so I ask that question in the context of a level playing field.
Is it just personal preference and a general feeling of pleasure, knowing that we’re using the ‘right’ tool for the job and the ease of use which it might portray or do we make whatever we have to hand work just the same to really produce the same or, even better results?
And which is more gratifying?
A battered old car will often get you to your destination as will the expensive saloon, but was the saloon simply more comfortable and not more productive?
Same for spliced tip rods for trotting, fluted floats, reel choice, lure colour etc. etc., in fact any item of fishing tackle for any aspect of fishing.
If you apply all the niche tweaks to your tackle, does the end justify the means?
What d’ya reckon?
I’m always amazed at how many Anglers prefer so many different lines for different disciplines, having been there myself my own approach now is to use one reliable all-rounder that I know I can rely on and I can then concentrate my thoughts on other things such as location, conditions, fish behaviour, bait etc. without worrying if the line or any other part of the tackle is ‘the best’ for that particular aspect.
I should say that I’m prepared (and actively look) to make certain trade-offs in order to simplify my fishing and I doff my hat to those who consider and implement everything down to the last letter but I have to admit that I don’t and I still feel like I’ve had a seat at the table.
My general stillwater waggler rod is also my general river trotting rod and it’s remarkably convenient.
There’s no right or wrong to all this, I doubt I catch more or bigger or better but I do get my fair share which prompts me to wonder…
How much tangible difference do all our personal preferences actually make, is it the tackle or is it the Angler?
Many variables of course so I ask that question in the context of a level playing field.
Is it just personal preference and a general feeling of pleasure, knowing that we’re using the ‘right’ tool for the job and the ease of use which it might portray or do we make whatever we have to hand work just the same to really produce the same or, even better results?
And which is more gratifying?
A battered old car will often get you to your destination as will the expensive saloon, but was the saloon simply more comfortable and not more productive?
Same for spliced tip rods for trotting, fluted floats, reel choice, lure colour etc. etc., in fact any item of fishing tackle for any aspect of fishing.
If you apply all the niche tweaks to your tackle, does the end justify the means?
What d’ya reckon?