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A good friend and local fishing guide taught me the saying “
tight lines
and
bent rods
”. It is a saying among fisherman to wish a
good fishing trip
to someone. “Tight lines” is all about hooking trout and “bent rods” is a reference to the size and strength of the fish.
What does Tightlines mean?
Tightlines:
When said between fishermen, it means “
good luck
”. Tight lines means you are hooked up with a fish , i.e. the line being tight between you and the fish. When you say that to a fishing friend, it means that you wish him/her good luck and “tight lines” – i.e. catching fish.
Fishing Line Tight: How do I keep my fishing line tight
Place a pencil or piece of doll rod in the hole on the spool and start putting a line on your reel. As you are putting line on, keep the line as tight as possible, this will help keep the line tight on your spool and also make sure you get as much line as you are supposed to on the reel spool.
What do fishermen say?
Fishermen:
Here are some good fisherman sayings that are perfect for the fell fisherman to enjoy. A trout is a moment of beauty known only to those who seek it Be patient and calm – for no one can catch fish in anger. Bragging may not bring happiness, but no man having caught a large fish goes home through an alley.
Tight Lines: Who used to say tight lines
Devon fisherman Ted Tuckerman and his wife are celebrating 60 years of marriage. Ted, who lives in Torquay, presented popular TV angling programme “Tight Lines” on Westward Television for almost 20 years.
Good Fishing Quotes: What are some good fishing quotes
“I go fishing not to find myself but to lose myself.” – Joseph Monninger. “I got 99 problems and fishin’ solves all of em” – Earl Dibbles Jr. “Fishing is not an escape from life, but often a deeper immersion into it.” – Harry Middleton. “Three-fourths of the Earth’s surface is water, and one-fourth is land.
Word Angler: Where does the
word angler
come from
Angler was originally a last name, and came to mean “fisherman” by about 1500, from the verb angle, “fish with a hook,” from the Old English angel, which means “angle,” but also “fishhook.”.
Fishing Line: Should fishing line be tight
It should take a fair amount of pressure to make the line come out. If you catch a small fish and it takes the drag out, tighten it If a big fish starts to pull real hard and you think the line is going to break, loosen the drag. Simple as that.
Fishing Line: Why is my fishing line tangling
As stated above, the most common cause of line tangles associated with braided line is casting into the wind (hence the name wind knots). Take the time to position yourself to have the wind to your back whenever you can. If you are unable to cast with the wind, try casting low to the surface of the water.
How tight should your drag be?
Tight:
For best results, the drag setting should be able at the point where the line holds a third to half of its weight before moving (e.g., a 20-pound line should not move until the hook holds seven to ten pounds).
Why can’t you say pig on a boat?
Boat:
Good luck — If someone says “good luck” to you as you leave for a fishing trip, you’ll be sure to have bad luck instead. Pig — Many sailors won’t transport pigs on their boats or even allow the word to be spoken. Pigs are considered to be bad luck because they can’t swim.
Why can’t you say rabbit on a boat?
Rabbit:
At sea, the use of the word “Rabbit” is prohibited and having such animal on board is prohibited. Just saying the name could be a bad omen Sailors call him “the big-eared animal”. The origin of the superstition is believed to have come from a shipwreck.
Fishing Boats: Why do people put
pineapples
on fishing boats
The pineapple is also believed to bring good luck, better fishing, and calm seas when brought on a boat. This originally began with island people putting a pineapple on the bow of their boat. Pineapples are supposed to be the opposite of bananas which are notorious for being bad luck on boats, more on that below.
What are the words associated with fishing?
Fishing:
The following are some words associated with fishing: fish farm, fish pond, net, bait, hook, shoal, trawler, fingerlings, fish tagging, pond stocking, feeds, rod, line, overhead cast, fishing knots, eye of a hook, attach a bait, lure in fish, set a drag, attract fish, fishing tricks, fisherman, fish hunting, tilapia,.
What does Fishermans luck mean?
Fishermans:
fisherman’s luck (uncountable) (colloquial) Failure to catch any fish.
West Fish: When the wind blows from the west fish bite best
Wind from the West, fish bite the best Wind from the East, fish bite the least. Wind from the North, do not go forth. Wind from the South blows bait in their mouth.
Sources
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Sports—recreation/Tight-Lines-Tackle-Inc-1518957895050421/
https://www.tightlinesflyfishing.com/