CROTCH-TROLLING

[verlaine]

A method of trolling, or angling, for pike, used in the broads and rivers in Norfolk. The fisherman has no rod, but has the usual rell and, by the help of a crotch-stick, throws his bait a considerable distance away from him into the water, and then draws it gently towards him. It is much practised by poachers, as there is no rod or pole to

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[ownselfbetrue]

looks like someone else has the Forgotten English calendar :)

now i just want to know what the hell a "crotch stick" is ...or maybe i don't ....