James RickardWhat is coarse fishing?
August 23rd 2009 01:26
Fishing in one of the great equalizers in society. You'll find anglers of both sexes in most parts of the world.
Despite this commonality, there are terms in various countries for their particular brand of fishing.
One of these terms, coarse fishing, floated around in the back of my mind for years before I got out the encyclopedia.
In reality, coarse fishing is simply a term used in the United Kingdom and for freshwater fish other than game fish. Aren't most fish you go after game fish? you may ask. That's a good point and this is where history comes into play.
The term "coarse fishing" was coined back in the 1800's because often it was only royalty who fished the only fish considered "gentlemanly" were either trout or salmon. Many of today's popular fish including carp, pike, zander or even perch were looked down upon and considered "coarse fish."
Despite this commonality, there are terms in various countries for their particular brand of fishing.
One of these terms, coarse fishing, floated around in the back of my mind for years before I got out the encyclopedia.
In reality, coarse fishing is simply a term used in the United Kingdom and for freshwater fish other than game fish. Aren't most fish you go after game fish? you may ask. That's a good point and this is where history comes into play.
The term "coarse fishing" was coined back in the 1800's because often it was only royalty who fished the only fish considered "gentlemanly" were either trout or salmon. Many of today's popular fish including carp, pike, zander or even perch were looked down upon and considered "coarse fish."
Modern fishing has morphed into an incorporation of what was once looked upon with disdain coupled with commercialism. While modern tackle such as the rod and reel can be used, many anglers prefer to use a fishing "pole" that may be 9-10 meters long (30 ft.) MINUS the reel. It's not uncommon to see poles up to around 50 feet! Despite this unwieldiness, line is tied to the tip, a la Huckleberry Finn, and swung into the water or the fishing pole can be taken apart in sections for inspection of the bait or catch.
Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!
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