GrahamM
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I've always been something of a technophile and early innovator (translated that means I'm a mug for gadgets, especially those with plugs or batteries, and anything with a 'new' label), so it's even harder for me to understand.
But why do some anglers love old gear?
I can understand, to some extent, why anglers who lived through Walker's era enjoy fishing with a cane MK IV rod, if only for the feeling of nostalgia they enjoy. But why do some younger anglers buy cane rods and want to fish with Mitchell 300's, for instance?
There is just no comparison between cane rods and modern carbon rods, yesteryears reels and todays reels.
Modern tackle is lighter, stronger, cheaper and does the job much, much better.
So, other than to conjure up nostalgia, can a traditionalist explain why he loves old gear?
But why do some anglers love old gear?
I can understand, to some extent, why anglers who lived through Walker's era enjoy fishing with a cane MK IV rod, if only for the feeling of nostalgia they enjoy. But why do some younger anglers buy cane rods and want to fish with Mitchell 300's, for instance?
There is just no comparison between cane rods and modern carbon rods, yesteryears reels and todays reels.
Modern tackle is lighter, stronger, cheaper and does the job much, much better.
So, other than to conjure up nostalgia, can a traditionalist explain why he loves old gear?