I have a theory, based on the fact I don't fish very much and only as a social activity and for practice:

I can use a spoon. If I can use a spoon, anyone who isn't in a coma and has the use of one hand can use a spoon. I can't use a fly very well (pierced my ear trying), and I'm not entirely sure WHAT a jig is. *laughs*

Survival gear that is bulk packed, like most of the military gear, should be idiot proof. If you build your own, ok. But if people who fish less than I do are expected to use it, it is KISS time.
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-IronRaven

When a man dare not speak without malice for fear of giving insult, that is when truth starts to die. Truth is the truest freedom.