FISHING TACKLE AND COMMENTS 



the harness or if the weather is chilly. If the weather is warm 

 I never wear a shirt. I usually wear a sweatshirt in place of a 

 sweater, but it is better not to have outer garments that have 

 to be pulled over the head. I use the safari type of fishing coat 

 and like it better than any other I have ever owned, although 

 I very seldom wear it in the cockpit. I simply use its pockets 

 as repositories for various odds and ends. When going top- 

 side or aloft, looking for fish, I don a heavy lumberman's 

 jacket with a lumberman's shirt underneath if needed. Such 

 shirts are good for general use as they can be slipped off easily 

 and do not have to be pulled over the head. If I have to wear 

 long trousers I choose khaki or, in a very cold locale, cordu- 

 roy. I never wear socks except with rubber boots, and my 

 preference in the latter is the short doryman's type which 

 reach only to the knee and are no hindrance when you are 

 fighting a fish. For my outside waterproof garment I prefer 

 the khaki-colored rubberized trousers, made for the surf 

 fisherman, instead of the regulation oilskins. They tie around 

 the waist instead of depending on suspenders. The Masland 

 people manufacture comfortable trousers of this type. They 

 also put out the rubber pullover with hood attached which is 

 pulled right over the swordfisherman's hat so there is no need 

 to wear a rainproof job. These rain jackets with ample 

 pockets are much more supple than regular oilskins; however 

 they do have to be pulled over the head. I also use the Aber- 

 crombie and Fitch alpaca-lined waterproof Navy jacket in 

 cold weather. 



Be sure to wear shorts that have no buckles at the sides, for 

 the harness is likely to press the metal against you with 

 decidedly uncomfonable results. I get mine from Brooks 



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