How to setup cane pole?

[shadjo73]

I was taught to set up a cane pole by my dad, who was taught by his grampa and uncle. this is knowledge that has been passed down for many decades in the n. ga mtns. fishing these creeks and rivers. to set up a cane pole start by wrapping several turns of line around th base of the pole (the "handle" if you will) and securing it with a good stout knot, then run the line to the tip of the pole and wrap the pole a few times and tye another good secure knot a few inches from the end and tye on your hook, or fly. the line out should not be longer than the pole itself as to make for easier "casting." the wraps around the pole prevents the line from slipping, and the reason for tying the line to the base of the pole is in case when a fish is hooked and the pole breaks you still have a chance to land your fish. remember this knowledge came from a time that fishing was not just recreation but to put food on the table.
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