#21 a similar technique can be applied when fishing with what is called an "otter" (yes, like the animal) in Norwegian. You have a board with a long line in it and walk along the shore. The shape of the board will cause it to go out from the shore when dragged so you can fish on deeper water and still drag the lure (which hangs in a shorter line from the "otter" into the water) parallel to the shore.
"Very tiny metal cylinders with sharp pointed end, what are they used for? Found in a misc hardware cup at a local thrift store. About 3 mm in length."
A: "These are hobnails. An old way of increasing shoe traction."
#21 a similar technique can be applied when fishing with what is called an "otter" (yes, like the animal) in Norwegian. You have a board with a long line in it and walk along the shore. The shape of the board will cause it to go out from the shore when dragged so you can fish on deeper water and still drag the lure (which hangs in a shorter line from the "otter" into the water) parallel to the shore.