SUGGESTIONS 



BY 

 CHARLES F. ORVIS. 



During my long intercourse with the angling fra- 

 ternity, I have always found its members very ready to 

 receive and impart suggestions, in the most friendly 

 manner. It appears to me that those who are de- 

 voted to "the gentle art," are especially good-natured; 

 and while very many have their own peculiar ideas 

 as to this or that, yet they are always willing and 

 anxious to hear the opinions of others. Believing 

 this, I am prompted to make a few suggestions, in re- 

 gard to fly-fishing for trout, and the tackle used for 

 that purpose ; and if I differ from any, which will be 

 very likely, I trust that what appears erroneous will 

 be regarded charitably ; and if I shall be so fortunate 

 as to make any suggestions that will add to the enjoy- 

 ment of any "brother of the Angle," I shall be con- 

 tent. 



The rod, of course, is of the first importance in an 

 outfit, as very much depends on its perfection. 



For ordinary fly-fishing for trout, a rod from ten to 

 twelve feet in length will be found most convenient. 



