| Don't throw away anything that even looks as if | | | | makes for much easier carrying, setting up and |
| it can be used when fishing! All fishermen have a | | | | storing after you finished fishing for the day. |
| collecting "gene" of some sort. And if it is not a | | | | What about your monofilament? Both for the |
| collecting one, then it is definitely a "might come in | | | | spare line and the line that you have on your reel. |
| handy" gene. When the fishing season is over but | | | | A rubber band will keep your line in order so you |
| you are feeling nostalgic, get your gear out and | | | | wont have to spend precious fishing time |
| go through it. If you like you can even pretend | | | | unwinding and sorting out twisted lines and knots. |
| you are cleaning and sorting everything out. | | | | Sometimes you overestimate the carrying size of |
| When you do this you should find rubber bands in | | | | your tackle boxes so they are all but bursting |
| your 'might come in handy" section - and if not, | | | | open. A rubber band will hold it together for you. |
| get them. Beg, borrow or steal them, as they | | | | Or perhaps your nail clipper is lost in one of your |
| say. Just make sure you have a few on hand the | | | | many vest pockets - a rubber band through the |
| next time you go fishing. In fact why not use | | | | end hole and fastened to the outside of the vest |
| them to hold together some of your fishing items | | | | will help you out (just make sure you remember |
| before putting them away again. There are many | | | | there is a limit to its elasticity before you pull it |
| items that go beyond the typical gear (hook, line | | | | out). |
| and sinker types of things)and one of the most | | | | In time other practical uses will come to you, like |
| useful ones is a rubber band. Always have a few | | | | the double rubber band round your knife so it |
| handy in your tackle box and a couple in one of | | | | wont slip out as you bend down to clean your |
| your vest pockets will do nicely. | | | | fish. A rubber band is not exactly a fisherman's |
| Rubber bands can hold your fishing rod together | | | | best friend, but it certainly is a great little item |
| and so reduce accidental breaking. This also | | | | that provides useful service. |