Sometimes I believe things are better done the old fashioned way...

[itchmesir]

The "Automatic Fishing Hook Line Tier Machine"... found it stumbling around fleabay...

 

[Rip Tide]

Every year since I've been paying attention there's been gadgets.
98% don't last.... even the ones from Orvis
....... see the Abel nipper thread.....

 

[brookfieldangler]

I think it would take me as much time to learn how to use this gizmo as it would to learn a new knot...

Reminds me of a lot of people who work for me...they spend more time trying to figure out how to cut corners and fixing their mistakes then they do just doing it the right way from the start

 

[itchmesir]

....... see the Abel nipper thread.....

It is quite the epic thread.... every forum needs one

 

[streamwalker]

How many pages we made from talking about nippers blew my mind!! But I love to see fishing gizmos how stupid..reminds me of someone I would see on the river decked out in fishing gear that's brand hammer new and they make 40 back casts before finally throwing the fly. LOL. Anyways I think everyone should learn how to tie nots..they r simple quick and strong and u don't need anything but fingers and a little spit to do it.

 

[jsquires]

Agreed about sometimes things are better done the old-fashioned way. But I'd hate to be having this conversation through the U.S. Mail.

 

[itchmesir]

42,219 members... That would be a lot of stamps....

Imagine if the world didn't have internet but had the idea of public anonymous forum that spanned the world via mail... so much junk mail!

 

[williamhj]

Agreed about sometimes things are better done the old-fashioned way. But I'd hate to be having this conversation through the U.S. Mail.

Indoor plumbing, central air, and antibiotics come to mind as well

 

[bigjim5589]

There is the old expression about "building a better mouse trap" but so far I've seen few that were actually better.

Gadgets are fine, but like Brookfieldangler has said, people waste way too much time, trying to save time. IMO, the K.I.S.S. method is most often the best approach to much of what we do. Knots are easy. Sometimes I need a little help with tying them, arthritis in my joints hinders the process, but don't need a machine to do it.

Technology is fine too. It's allowed us to have awesome forums like this where we can share thoughts, ideas & information, and of course gadgets we find!

Any of you guys ever see one of those automatic hook setting gadgets, or spring loaded automatic hooks? They're not something fly fishers would use, more for bait anglers. Seems to me it takes all the fun out of fishing!

 

[wt bash]

Reminds me of a lot of people who work for me...they spend more time trying to figure out how to cut corners and fixing their mistakes then they do just doing it the right way from the start

So are you hiring?

 

[troutnut4]

I think it would take me as much time to learn how to use this gizmo as it would to learn a new knot...

Reminds me of a lot of people who work for me...they spend more time trying to figure out how to cut corners and fixing their mistakes then they do just doing it the right way from the start

Agreed, been there and found it totally frustrating. Some people just don't understand that it's easier to do it right, then to do it wrong and have to do it again to correct their mistake. As for the knots, practice throughout the long winter and be ready for opening day.unk:

 

[mikel]

with due respect to progress...I believe the end of the world started with the industrial revolution.

 

[Guest1]

All I can say is wow. Somebody actually came up with something you need to buy, that makes tying a knot more difficult. Wow!

with due respect to progress...I believe the end of the world started with the industrial revolution.

Well you can give it all up and then let us know how it goes for you. Maybe we can follow your example.

 

[wt bash]

If the thing had Abel stamped to the side with a flashy fish motif some here would say its a necessity well worth a 300 dollar price tag. Ouch oh yeah I took it there.

 

[jsquires]

I love the Abel nippers. I would guess (not ever having used it, so I'm guilty of the same offense as those who have not used Abel nippers but somehow are extremely knowledgeable about their quality and usefulness) the knot-tying device is junk and not a lifetime tool. And since I can tie all my knots, I don't need it. Since I choose not to use my teeth to cut line and I appreciate fine-quality tools, I choose to use the Abel nippers. I'm very sorry that bothers so many folks on here, to the point where they can't let it go and just say to each their (not there) own.

Grammar:
The difference between feeling your nuts and feeling you're nuts.

 

[Guest1]

Have ya evar noticet them thar Able folks is a tad touchy? :teef: Scuse me, I gots ta scratch sumpin.

 

[wt bash]

I'm very sorry that bothers so many folks on here, to the point where they can't let it go and just say to each their (not there) own.

I'm also sorry that some here (not hear) can't take a joke.

 

[Guest1]

I'm also sorry that some here (not hear) can't take a joke.

Joke them if they can't take a ........ I think I may have.....nope, I was right.

 

[itchmesir]

$50 can buy you nippers... But I guess it can't buy a sense of humor...

 

[jsquires]

I'm also sorry that some here (not hear) can't take a joke.

Sure, about seven times. After that, it becomes what I consider bating. But I'm sure you were already aware of that when you cast it out there. But I'm sure the joke will be just as funny on the fifteenth cast.

Commas make a difference:
Let's eat, Grandpa.
Let's eat Grandpa.