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Post by Black Hand on Jul 23, 2024 4:03:12 GMT -7
I'm looking for images of fishing gear (hand lining) appropriate for the 18-19th century. Any other information will be welcome on this topic.
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Post by straekat on Jul 23, 2024 7:33:04 GMT -7
Ryan, if you're listening.......
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Post by Black Hand on Jul 23, 2024 10:58:39 GMT -7
Ok - making horse hair line. Found a video showing how and need a reasonably priced source for tail hair.
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Keith
Hunter
Bushfire close but safe now. Getting some good rain.
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Post by Keith on Jul 23, 2024 21:49:44 GMT -7
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Keith
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Bushfire close but safe now. Getting some good rain.
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Post by Keith on Jul 23, 2024 21:57:06 GMT -7
Ok - making horse hair line. Found a video showing how and need a reasonably priced source for tail hair. I made a horse hair line many years ago, I had forgotten all about it until your post. Not sure where it is now! Keith. |
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Post by Black Hand on Jul 24, 2024 3:39:18 GMT -7
Keith,
Your site was the first I checked as I remembered you had fishing stuff posted.
I was going to use silk (FFF) but ran across Washington's fishing kit and decided to try my hand at a horsehair line like that shown. Crazy Crow has horsehair - small amounts at a reasonable price. I'm just not sure how much I'll need to make 50-100 feet of line.
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Post by Black Hand on Jul 24, 2024 3:42:01 GMT -7
The japanned lure you show is excellent! I may make one just for fun - any more pictures? Reminds me of an articulated toy I had as a child that was shaped like a small fish and brightly painted...
Addendum - I found more pics on your site. Where did you find the original images?
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Fishing
Jul 24, 2024 4:03:57 GMT -7
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Post by brokennock on Jul 24, 2024 4:03:57 GMT -7
Ok - making horse hair line. Found a video showing how and need a reasonably priced source for tail hair. You already found some on Crazy Crow, maybe also try places that supply hair weave businesses. Might not be a big thing in your area, maybe around your closest city. |
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Post by Black Hand on Jul 24, 2024 4:13:20 GMT -7
I can find it (Etsy, eBay, Amazon), but for what they're charging, you'd think it was made of gold rather than keratin...
Popular hobby (Horsehair hitching) for those who were serving state-sponsored "vacations" in Montana.
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Post by Black Hand on Jul 24, 2024 13:11:58 GMT -7
I put the word out to my people - I'd forgotten a couple of them have horses 😶. I'm claiming old age and all that...
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Post by spence on Jul 24, 2024 16:54:11 GMT -7
Why so much? 50-100 ft. is long enough for a trot line.
I made a bit of this just to learn how, it's a slick method. I made 10 feet and it took me an hour.
I have caught a few fat bluegills using it as the main line with whitetail sinew for leader.
Spence
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Post by Black Hand on Jul 24, 2024 18:30:35 GMT -7
There are 6-8 of us and I'd like all to have about 15-20 feet for a fishing experience with period line. I also cold forge hooks which have caught fish in the past. Period fishing trip.
Once I get started down a rabbit trail, it's best to just let me go...😉
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Keith
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Bushfire close but safe now. Getting some good rain.
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Post by Keith on Jul 24, 2024 19:36:26 GMT -7
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Post by Black Hand on Jul 24, 2024 19:41:35 GMT -7
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Post by spence on Jul 25, 2024 10:20:24 GMT -7
There are 6-8 of us and I'd like all to have about 15-20 feet for a fishing experience with period line. I also cold forge hooks which have caught fish in the past. Period fishing trip. Once I get started down a rabbit trail, it's best to just let me go...😉 Ah, I didn't realize you weren't the only one going fishing. Good job. As a lifelong avid fisherman I've always enjoyed that aspect of the hobby. I can't explain it, but fish definitely tastes better when caught on primitive, homemade gear. Honest. Spence |
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