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"dipseys," bobs and poles ; and about which now his 

 children list with wonder, not unmingled with some 

 tinge of incredulity, to his yet more wondrous recitals 

 of brave contests and curious captures with dainty rods 

 and delicate reels. 



The winter angler's wading shoes may be made of 

 any soft material that will protect his feet should they 

 chance to slip from the old brass fender down upon 

 the sombre painted brick hearth below, during some 

 delicious drowse. Most anglers have lady friends — 

 fair cousins and others, who make, them nicely with 

 substantially embroidered lily-pads and firm strong 

 rosebuds and vigorous elastic daffadowndillys. These 

 are a good protection — but the soles ? 



Two dollars and a half, without hob nails, and no 

 deduction for small feet ! Even winter angling has 

 its drawbacks. 



The winter angler's fishing coat should be warmly 

 quilted to protect him from the cold, and may be of a 

 color to suit his complexion if he has one. It should 

 be given him by his wife or " ladye faire " as a sample 

 of her skill in manipulating the needle and — the dress- 

 maker. 



As to the kind of lure required, much must depend 

 upon the taste of the individual angler, but it certainly 

 ought to be hot and not have too much water in it. 



For protection against black flies, midgets and 

 mosquitoes he may, if he likes, smear his face and 

 hands with oils either of tar or of pennyroyal, or he 



