I saw a u-Tube video of someone from Norway or something like that (Germany is very similar isn't it?) casting with a line and no rod. He was most certainly making a better job of casting than I've ever managed with a rod and had a huge amount of line out.

For small streams, hand-lining has to be the answer. I shall try it next time..

..for about five minutes: you can't beat spanking a pristine part of Hampshire with a well made piece of cane.

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I'm sure i have got a crab line in knocking about from when i was a youth, happy days sitting on the harbour on holiday waiting ,,

Yes, had one too, bright orange line if I recall correctly. And never ever did catch anything on it !!!!!!!!!

Or me , thats why i daren'nt buy a orange or red fly line , memories!!