I walked into Lincolns largest tackle shop today and because I couldn't see them on display, I asked for arlesey bombs. He had never heard of them.
I had to explain to the 35 plus assistant what they were.
This resulted in a blank look.
He reflected then showed me packets of various weights and explained they were called "distance bombs", " Look thats what they are called on the label"
I was quite surprised and tried to tell him what the name meant and when it originated. No visible reaction!!
Was I right to be, or is it a so old fashioned name nowadays that no one uses it? Perhaps I was wrong to assume that anglers worked in tackle shops and not non anglers.
I have since looked on ebay and there are loads that come up with that name.
I had to explain to the 35 plus assistant what they were.
This resulted in a blank look.
He reflected then showed me packets of various weights and explained they were called "distance bombs", " Look thats what they are called on the label"
I was quite surprised and tried to tell him what the name meant and when it originated. No visible reaction!!
Was I right to be, or is it a so old fashioned name nowadays that no one uses it? Perhaps I was wrong to assume that anglers worked in tackle shops and not non anglers.
I have since looked on ebay and there are loads that come up with that name.