hoosierhunter

Old poles are sometimes the best poles - especially when they have a great history of great catches. One of my favorite poles happens to be a Berkley series 1, a classic I’ve enjoyed for years. My wife is into the real classics.  She swears by the trustworthy cane pole. She’d asked me to buy her an ugly stick last year, but I am hoping to fin her a good pole that she can fall in love with.  What is it about the comforts of a classic that keep us looking out for those familiar things in life?

I had a great catfish pole, but my dad just wouldn’t let it alone. It was out of production, so he couldn’t get one for himself. I meant to get it last time I was at his place; just the reel ran over a hundred bucks, but I couldn’t bring myself to take it from him. Maybe my boys will be the same way when they get older. I hope they can tell the difference between a classic and something that casts just *okay*.  Of course a lot of people say it’s not the pole but the fisherman. I think they’re only partially right. You can’t really cast securely with a crappy pole.

Speaking of poles, anyone ever try one of those pocket fishermen? I hear they are okay but I can’t imagine reeling in a wet, dirty line and putting it back into its pretty little case. Ronco has a special where you can buy one get one free for $29.99.  I’m still very skeptical. Not sure when I’ll test one out. Ronco has some really good stuff though. I know I love the rotisserie.