James RickardGreat fishing innovations
December 11th 2010 01:49
A friend forwarded a link from the North American Fishing Club to me. It was an article outlining the top ten fishing inventions.
Since I've caught a fish or two and since I'm a sucker for Top-10 lists, I was all over this thing like stink on a monkey!
1. Original Floating Minnow: 1936
2. Spring-loaded Bobber: 1947 .
3. Mitchell 300: 1949
4. Creme Worm: 1949
5. Closed Face Spincast Reel: 1949
6. Lowrance Fish Lo-K-Tor: 1957
7. Monofilament Line: 1958
8. Minn Kota Trolling Motor: 1958
9. Fenwick High Modulus Graphite Rod: 1972
10. Shakespeare Ugly Stik: 1976
I like the items listed here. I'm just not sure about the placement. For instance, since I'm a line junkie, I'd definitely put the development of monofilament line at the top of the list. Most I know have used or use mono!
Another invention I'd move up a spot or two is the closed face reel, introduced by Zebco when they were still the Zero Hour Bomb Company. Countless people have been introduced to fishing with a closed face reel and I know more than a few people who use them exclusively.
Since I've caught a fish or two and since I'm a sucker for Top-10 lists, I was all over this thing like stink on a monkey!
1. Original Floating Minnow: 1936
2. Spring-loaded Bobber: 1947 .
4. Creme Worm: 1949
5. Closed Face Spincast Reel: 1949
6. Lowrance Fish Lo-K-Tor: 1957
7. Monofilament Line: 1958
8. Minn Kota Trolling Motor: 1958
9. Fenwick High Modulus Graphite Rod: 1972
10. Shakespeare Ugly Stik: 1976
I like the items listed here. I'm just not sure about the placement. For instance, since I'm a line junkie, I'd definitely put the development of monofilament line at the top of the list. Most I know have used or use mono!
Another invention I'd move up a spot or two is the closed face reel, introduced by Zebco when they were still the Zero Hour Bomb Company. Countless people have been introduced to fishing with a closed face reel and I know more than a few people who use them exclusively.
Although I've never said much about Shakespeare's Ugly Stik, I don't think they're that bad despite the bad rap they have in some circles. True, they leave a bit to be desired when it comes to sensitivity but their durability coupled with a low price tag compensates for this deficiency. I've used this rod and some people even brag about having one so, I'd definitely move this one up on the scale.
The biggest gripe I have is Rapala's Floating Minnow coming in at No. 1. This is the lure that started it all for Rapala but I'd have to say most people favor the Zara Spook or Arbogast Jitterbug over the Floating Minnow because they are easier to find and cost a little bit less. Despite my misgivings on the placement, Rapala lures can't be beat and they belong somewhere on the list.
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Okay. Rather than go on and on, let's cut it right here. Agree or disagree--that's the way it goes. And that's part of the reason they make Top-10 lists.
The biggest gripe I have is Rapala's Floating Minnow coming in at No. 1. This is the lure that started it all for Rapala but I'd have to say most people favor the Zara Spook or Arbogast Jitterbug over the Floating Minnow because they are easier to find and cost a little bit less. Despite my misgivings on the placement, Rapala lures can't be beat and they belong somewhere on the list.
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Okay. Rather than go on and on, let's cut it right here. Agree or disagree--that's the way it goes. And that's part of the reason they make Top-10 lists.
Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!
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