In one of the earliest issues of THE CHURCHWARDEN I wrote an article about fishing pipes wherein the corncob variety was summarily dismissed as an unsuitable possibility because of quick burnout. Of course, being completely consistent with my own stated convictions, I naturally--you guessed it-- decide to puff one almost every time I pick up a fly rod.
They do roast rapidly; that's a fact. The bowl I'm currently charring was acquired in March of this year and already it's viability is dwindling on account of the excess heat created by outdoor breezes. Still, there are sensible reasons for choosing a corncob while wading your favorite trout stream, namely:
- Corncobs are cheap. Drop one in the water and you'll spend maybe $6.00 to replace it.
- Corncobs are lightweight. You can smoke one all day without pulling your head out of shape by the heft.
- Corncobs are usable in just about any weather condition--rain, snow, whatever--since there is no finish to ruin. And if the pipe cracks, who cares?
Most importantly, corncobs are fairly enjoyable. I've had briar return a bad flavor, but never one of these. Blow the six bucks; take a chance on my recommendation. See what you think, and let me know.
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