The Canterbury Fails A Treatyse of Fysshynge with an Angle
May 27, 2022
Dive into a quirky 15th-century fishing handbook by a chill nun as the hosts unravel its intriguing history and questionable authorship. Discover the meditative art of fishing versus the thrill of hunting. The discussion spans ethics in fishing and the humorous nuances of live-bait tips. Sip on the Angler cocktail while exploring the moral dilemmas of pike versus the healing nature of tench. The text reveals a fascinating glimpse into gentlemanly pursuits, community knowledge, and the balance of recreation and stewardship.
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Fishing As Holistic Disport
- Juliana Berners' Treatise blends practical instruction with moral and meditative framing about angling as wholesome disport.
- The text treats fishing as bodily, mental, and spiritual exercise that promotes balance and solitude.
A Proto-Technical Manual
- The treatise functions as an early technical manual, offering detailed, hands-on instructions for rods, lines, flies, and bait.
- Matt Logis frames it as a forebear of modern technical writing and angling manuals.
Making The Angler Cocktail
- Hosts describe crafting a thematic cocktail called The Angler using a lost liqueur, Hercules, reconstructed with yerba mate.
- They paired the drink with a British mild as a nod to the book's dye recipes using small beer.