THE (iAME FISHEiS OF THE PERSIAN GULF. isr, 



marvel why such down-right trash is ever inanufacturod, but presumably a 

 market for it does exist, otherwise the trade would die a natural death. 



Quite recently a nephew of the writer, netat 10, sent him a calendar 

 inscribed with the following moral : — 



" Keep your temper, it in worth more to you than anyone else/' — The probable 

 outcome of the next meeting with this self-same nephew is no fit subject 

 for this paper! However, this excellent precept is passed on to other 

 followers of the Gentle Art, not from any personal motive, but purely with 

 the object of emphasising the fact that if the angler in the Persian Gulf 

 wishes to keep his temper and enjoy his sport he must rigidly eschew the 

 purchase of any of the rubbish that is proffered under the title of " sea- 

 tackle." There is nothing so trying to the temper as being broken by 

 every heavy ilsh. The advice therefore is tendered unequivocally, and 

 it is based on the experiences gained from nearly 2 years of continuous 

 angling — buy the best tackle that is to be had in the market. This plan, 

 if adopted, will prove far less expensive in the long run, and the pleasure 

 derivable from catchiny fish instead of losiny them will amply repay the 

 extra expenditure involved in the original outlay. From October to April 

 inclusive heavy tarpon tackle is essential to success, whereas from May 

 to September light tarpon tackle will prove sufficient to ensure the angler 

 his much coveted and proverbial 



TIGHT LINE. 



