Older article but still thought provoking. I’m posting it because the fish hook made the list. In spite of all of the technology & complexity that defines modern angling, it still all comes down to the simple fish hook who’s basic design from the beginning remains the same. Who’d have thought a simple piece of bent wire could have changed the course of mankind ?
https://www.forbes.com/2005/08/09/cx_de ... slide.html
Most important tools in history
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Re: Most important tools in history
Hmmm....they totally skipped the wheel.
The string/rope/twine
The loom
The hammer
The basket/bucket/bag
The hoe/shovel
The string/rope/twine
The loom
The hammer
The basket/bucket/bag
The hoe/shovel
slip bobbing is the laziest way to fish
Re: Most important tools in history
Any “top ———“ lists will be arbitrary at best and will inspire debate but that’s part of the fun now isn’t it ?