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All of my favorite gadgets have a few things in common. You see, for me there are a few essential characteristics an old fishing gizmo must possess in order to achieve distinction. First and foremost, it must be made of metal. I’m not particularly picky about the type of metal …brass, nickel-silver, steel, aluminum, whatever …so long as it is made of metal. With rare exception, plastic and quality seem to be mutually exclusive.
The second key feature of a prime vest pocket collectible is its ability to fit neatly into a vest pocket. Often less than three inches long, all of my favorite doohickeys are under six inches in length. There is no place in my heart for bulky items that need to be toted about in a tackle box. This is one instance where smaller is better …and tiny is better still.
A distinguished gizmo also has to look good. Actually, it should look great. Aesthetic appeal is what separates the average items from the premium ones. There isn’t much you can do with a drawer full of gadgets except look at them …so, they may as well be attractive.
Ingenuity. All of my favorite vest pocket collectibles have this trait in common. An item must show creativity of design. Whether the item is a complete success or an unequivocal failure matters not, so long as the intent and the attempt are admirable. Sometimes failed attempts yield the most elaborate and intriguing gadgets. I have a penchant for preferring gadgets that most likely caused anglers endless hours of stream-side frustration.
Please use the links below to learn more about my favorite vest pocket collectibles…
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