The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-17
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With klliott Msteelf

Dear Met: Are there any
rivers that give trout in Canada
around IN. kamloop or Car oou
districts X F..
Dear X. r: There ar. rivers
that are now giving up trout,
especially on the fly. Just go
UP there and they'll tell YOU the
real dope. Those Canadians are
gentlemen and do not famboozle
you.
Bait Casting
In bait casting. remember that
your reel needs regular oiling at
the points OF greatest friction,
namely, the two bearings and
the level-winding screw and
sliding bar. OIL IT lightly every
day, and in heavy use, two or
three times day. Keep sand
and grit away. Grease gears
after severe use.
In putting on new line, use
cork arbor or put on 10 to
Is yards Of old line as a filler,
and 10 this attach the new line.
Reel off your new line so that
its spool revolves. Run pencil
or nail through the center.
Do not let line spiral off the
edge Of spool with the spool sta
tionary or you will put heavy
twist in IT,
There is a balance" between
your casting rod and lure and
line. II Is difficult 10 east a
light lure on medium or
stiff" rod or with a 90 to rs
test line.
Use light line with light
lure and with a light whippy rod.
A whlppy rod Will east light
lure like "riyer-runt." more
easily than a medium" rod.
The new pal steel rods at
ford greater strength than the
same flexibility In bamboo, they
will not take "set" In heavy
use.
For less than or. lures use
the Extra Light" Don't use
the Extra Light" with heavier
lures.
Keep your lures in good con-
dition. Have a file to sharpen
hooks. Dry your lures before
putting them back.
Your line should be dried after
use, and rubbed down with a
very light oil. 1t is particularly
important to have a floating line
with surface lures like flap
tail" and "crazy crawler."
Wire leaders are not necessary
for bass. Wire leaders affect
the action of lures, particularly
surface ones-10 inches is long
enough.
Learn how to use various lures
in the way that they were in
tended. it pays dividends in in
creased catches and more fun.
Here are some good bats:
River-runt. midget-digit, crazy
crawler. lucky 1S, wounded min
now. mouse, etc.
Learn "chugging, surface
tease, "stop-and-go."
Always make the overland"
east and seldom II ever, the
"side-swipe," as the latter may
he disastrous 10 someone In the
hoat. A hook In the ear, nose, or
eve Is q serious matter.
String fish through both lips,
not through gills. This keeps
them alive better and facilitates
movement Of the boat through
weeds. etc, with less chance Of
losing fish.
A good sport returns under
sized fish. and II II IS 50 small
that he has to measure II, he
gives it the benefit OF the doubt.
Wet hands before handling
fish. particularly trout. Unlock
carefully.
When walking through the
woods, always carry the rod
with the butt forward and not
the tip. This is particularly true
with fly rods. Many a tip has
been smashed IN carrying the
rod with IN. tip in front
Test your line every time you
put on a new lure by breaking
off end. II IS surprising how
soon casting veakens the first
eight or 10 inches.
Most fish that break lines"
are the result Of not removing
the frsyed portion.
A cracked agate will ruin line
in a short time. II rod - left
for several weeks II may corrode
a. joint and freeze and be hard
10 pull apart. 80 sepsrsts it now
and then.