Deer antler for protection?

[clearwater]

Can anyone shed some light on the Japanese belief that deer antler offers protection to anglers?
I have seen this mentioned a few times and am curious to know the basis of the idea.

[texfly]

I've asked this question a few times myself. I've even asked someone very close to Japanese fishing and still have not got an answer.

[narcodog]

If you go to the Tenkara USA site there was a discussion on it.

[Jayatwork]

It's good for poking the guy that's crowding you in the ribs.

[clearwater]

If you go to the Tenkara USA site there was a discussion on it.

Big site.......do you know where the info is listed?

[narcodog]

Look in the net building section, it was discussed as to why Dr. Ishaghi (sic) also had a net with deer antler handle.

[clearwater]

Look in the net building section, it was discussed as to why Dr. Ishaghi (sic) also had a net with deer antler handle.

Looked and found no "net building" thread. Can you post a link to the correct spot?

[narcodog]

I'm tryin to get more information for you when I do I'll pass on the info. Unless Tenkarabum posts as he is a gharu.

[sagefisher]

It is based on superstition and old ways. Besides, it gives the net a great look. Hint: Just don't sit on it.

http://www.tenkarausa.com/blog/?tag=fly-fishing-net

Larry ---sagefisher---

[clearwater]

It is based on superstition and old ways. Besides, it gives the net a great look. Hint: Just don't sit on it.

http://www.tenkarausa.com/blog/?tag=fly-fishing-net

Larry ---sagefisher---

Thanks for the link, Larry.
Let me take a different tack on this.
I am curious about the the the facts/story behind the "superstition".