I've been trying to get myself kitted out more completely for fly fishing this past week. One of the items typical to any sort of freshwater fishing where the intent is to eat said fish is a cudgel, commonly known as a priest.*
Despite Ebay's normally comprehensive assortment of most anything you could care to buy and a great deal you probably wouldn't, I was having a devil of a time finding them.
Apparently this is because most 'hand weapons' are banned under Ebay policy.
I have personally bought quite a number of knives off Ebay, including some that would be more effective as blunt trauma weapons than a priest. A quarter inch thick steel blade on top of a dense olive wood handle can ruin someone's day regardless of there being an edge anywhere.
Not only that, but I have purchased swords. I guarantee I could do more damage with any sword than with a club.
Lemme get this straight. By Ebay policy, I can purchase a 36" length of razor sharp steel, but I can't buy an 8"... stick. Someone explain how that makes any sense, 'cause I just plain don't get it.
*Fishermen make puns too.
So take a branch ... or tape a rock to a dowell LOL
ReplyDeleteWe had a storm knock down a big oak branch recently, so i took two segments and spent some time with a rasp. (I made one for dad too.) Once they're finished I might put pictures up. Nothing fancy, but enough to feel good in the hand and get the job done.
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