This 18th century treen was used to carry a selection of hooks, weights & line.
An 18th century fishing treen or Fisherman's companion, made from Boxwood.
This metal minow lure was made in the 1720s.
Brass wire being used as a leader on this original forged hook.
2 comments:
The basics are the same, Keith, but the equipment certainly looks different these days!
First US President George Washington's pocket fishing kit still exists, and can be seen at Washington's home at Mt. Vernon, Virginia:
http://chicagofishingschool.com/george-washington-live-bait-angler/
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