Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-15
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lutely necessary, yet useful. The first item
of Importance under this heading is landing
net These are of two main types rigid and
folding. For general stream fishing rigid
net with short handle and an elastic cord
attached is probably the best. When slung
over the shoulder it is out of the way, and
when needed it can be readily reached and
extended to the fish. Boots or waders should
be considered. For local waters a lightweight
pair of hip boots is recommended They
should have cleated Soles or, If the bank roll
permits felt soles, to keep from slipping.
Nearby streams are too shallow to permit the
use of waders and as they are burdensome and
expensive we shall not deal with them at this
time. Perhaps next in Importance of useful
ness is the creel, not only receptacle for
the catch, but also as a container for lunch
and the odds and ends of equipment. This
creel should be made of split willow for light
ness and ventilation.
other equipment inclining toward luxuries
are fly books and boxes, leader boxes, alumni
mum rod cases for protection while the rod is
not in use, reel cases, wading jacket for the
storing of smaller paraphernalia, WOODEN socks
to wear under the boots, a good knife, mos
quito dope, dry fly oil and atomizer to make
the fly float longer a small bottle of mineral
oil for the reel lire dressing to make the line
more buoyant and flexible, a small pair of
pocket scales for the optimist, tape measure
to decide the question of legal size, assorted
split shot for bait fishing In deep fast water,
which to sharpen hooks and knives and
tweezers for the handling of flies. This covers
most of the comfort articles of trout equipment
OF these buy wisely and according to your own
needs
Let us suppose that you have bought the
items of equipment that you consider neces-
sary for your needs. And having made your
choice of a stream, arrive, set up your equip
ment and look about for likely spot to start
fishing 1t is well to remember that when
fishing with the dry fly the most effective
way is upstream, and just the reverse with the
wet fly or bait Now you ask What is a likely
in the stream and overhanging banks are good
hiding places for trout. Fish will also be found
in the rifles and fast water, in deep pools and
runways and along the edges of sandbars.
With your rod assembled and fly lure or bait
selected and attached to your leader, place the
rod in your right hand and with your left strip
off from the reel sufficient line to reach a
little above the spot where you believe fish
to be hiding. Then, with few false casts
using the rod like a whip, get your line above
the desired spot and allow your lure to settle
on the water without commotion. AS the lure
is carried toward you, take up the slack in the
line with the left hand so that If fish strikes
you will be able to set the hook instantly
Always keep your eye on the lure as fish have
habit of taking the bait when least expected.
When the fish strikes raise the tip of the rod
a few inches This will set the hook without
tearing the fish's mouth. Keep the tip of the
rod high at all times while playing the fish