The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

Homer Simpson wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:29 pm Dave,
I thought the saying was about this, but I could be mistaken.

Old Man River wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 4:29 pm

Wallys-Cast wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 2:57 pm Some fine tackle on display there.

Wal.

I had to look twice Wal, its his right foot


David.

Dave Burr wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:23 pm Re the wonderful mosaic, that's me on the right - the fish are feeding well and I've got another bloody tangle!

Dave Burr wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:17 am Hooks have been around for thousands of years and long predate the Romans. Man has pondered on better ways to catch fish for a long, long time.

It is a little known fact that the Romans held a similar close season to the present one. They could fish for silver fish like roach, chub, ide and asp for most of the year but, if found with caught fish in the Spring, they could be jailed or sent to the lion pen. Hence the saying 'Beware the ides of March'.

I'll be here all week.

Cane wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:37 am
This Roman hook dates from the 3rd to 5th century AD. It was found in Albufeira, Portugal. Now in the local museum.
Just goes to show that a good design doesn’t need to change much.