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Lake trout fishing, in Derwentwater, 1844. Creator: Unknown
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Lake trout fishing, in Derwentwater, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Lake trout fishing, in Derwentwater, 1844....from the number of " Otters" seen on the lakes, it would appear that this style of fishing has superseded all others; the old system of trolling is abandoned; and, instead of having one or two lines out, the fishing-ground of a lake may now be swept with twenty or thirty flies or minnows, by having an " Otter" on each side of the boat; with the advantage of your lines at a right angle from the boat instead of following in its wake. The " Otter" is merely a board of wood, about two feet long, and nine or ten inches broad...The gut lines are attached, at regular intervals, to a strong silk line, one end of which is fastened to the ring and the other to the top of a pole in the boat...As regards the mode of using the " Otter, " the angler will learn more with ten minutes experience than from any description in our columns. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I
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This print captures a scene of lake trout fishing in Derwentwater back in 1844. The creator of this remarkable image remains unknown, but the details it reveals about the fishing techniques employed during that time are truly fascinating. The photograph showcases a revolutionary style of fishing that seems to have surpassed all others. It appears that the traditional method of trolling has been abandoned in favor of a more efficient approach. Instead of using one or two lines, fishermen now employ twenty or thirty flies or minnows by utilizing an "Otter" on each side of their boat. The "Otter" is described as a wooden board measuring approximately two feet long and nine to ten inches wide. Attached at regular intervals are gut lines connected to a strong silk line, which is fastened to both ends - one end secured to a ring and the other tied to the top of a pole within the boat. The advantages offered by this innovative technique include having lines extending at right angles from the boat rather than trailing behind it. This allows for better coverage and increased chances of success while fishing. Although words alone cannot fully convey how this "Otter" system works, any angler would undoubtedly gain valuable knowledge through just ten minutes' experience with it. This extraordinary photograph was originally featured in Volume I (1844) of the "Illustrated London News" providing readers with an intriguing glimpse into historical angling practices on Derwentwater's tranquil waters.
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