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fishing
Early history
…large part the history of tackle, as the equipment for fishing is called.
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…large part the history of tackle, as the equipment for fishing is called.
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fly-fishing
Tackle
The development of fly-fishing tackle has been driven by technological advances in available materials. Early rods were constructed of solid wood, usually hickory or willow. By the mid-19th century, split bamboo from China, which offered superior delicacy over wood, became the rod material of…
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The development of fly-fishing tackle has been driven by technological advances in available materials. Early rods were constructed of solid wood, usually hickory or willow. By the mid-19th century, split bamboo from China, which offered superior delicacy over wood, became the rod material of…
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