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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: chronic on October 27, 2004, 03:15:44 AM

Title: the origin of 'boots'
Post by: chronic on October 27, 2004, 03:15:44 AM

we all know that the term 'boot' refers to a dark/moldy fish, but does anybody know how the term 'boot' came about?

my theory is that the stereotypical cliche (usually in cartoons)of catching old tires and boots has to do with it. maybe somebody kept a real dark fish and their wife(not knowing anything about fishing) thought about that cliche and made a connection. am i making sense?

if any of you know the real origin or have your own theories id like to hear them.

Title: Re: the origin of 'boots'
Post by: The Gilly on October 27, 2004, 06:46:26 AM

Same colour as an old gum boot and tastes just as good.

Title: Re: the origin of 'boots'
Post by: leadbelly on October 27, 2004, 08:00:13 AM

because the dolts that snagged it and dragged it up on the rocks probably BOOTED it back into the water.

Title: Re: the origin of 'boots'
Post by: leaseman on October 27, 2004, 08:22:52 AM

Quote from: grumman on October 27, 2004, 06:46:26 AM

Same colour as an old gum boot and tastes just as good.
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Does this mean Malcolm that you have eaten "boot"????

Title: Re: the origin of 'boots'
Post by: pepsitrev on October 27, 2004, 09:09:44 AM

 :Dgood point leadbelly ;D

Title: Re: the origin of 'boots'
Post by: The Gilly on October 27, 2004, 09:16:57 AM

I don't like you anymore :-*

Title: Re: the origin of 'boots'
Post by: leaseman on October 27, 2004, 09:35:46 AM

Sorry Malcolm but I couldnt resist ;D ;D

Title: Re: the origin of 'boots'
Post by: The Gilly on October 27, 2004, 09:50:45 AM

 ;D

Title: Re: the origin of 'boots'
Post by: Fish Assassin on October 27, 2004, 10:26:50 AM

Never caught a boot. All my fish are chromers  ;D ;D

Title: Re: the origin of 'boots'
Post by: blaydRnr on October 27, 2004, 11:46:43 AM

Quote from: Fish Assassin on October 27, 2004, 10:26:50 AM

Never caught a boot. All my fish are chromers  ;D ;D

i guess you only fish during peak season eh? ;)

Title: Re: the origin of 'boots'
Post by: Rodney on October 27, 2004, 07:27:46 PM

Quote from: Fish Assassin on October 27, 2004, 10:26:50 AM

Never caught a boot. All my fish are chromers  ;D ;D

Wait just a minute... You catch fish? :)

Title: Re: the origin of 'boots'
Post by: Fish Assassin on October 27, 2004, 08:29:57 PM

Do you want me to kick your butt again Rodney ?  ;D

Title: Re: the origin of 'boots'
Post by: 2:40 on October 27, 2004, 09:47:53 PM

Remember when those black hip waders were popular? They were going out of style when I was very young, and then only the old grizzled guys wore them.

Maybe something to do with them?

Never see those boots anymore that Ive noticed.