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carry their tools in, answer the same purpose as the ex- 

 pensive pigskin tackle box, and may contain the following 

 articles : 



Extra lines, leaders, hooks, sinkers, swivels, spoons 

 (Wilson), flat and cutting pliers, emery paper, bottle vase- 

 line for rods, screw driver, knife (Boy Scout), oiler, flat 

 file, alarm clock, extra guides, spool of silk, tapes (ad- 

 hesive and measuring), drinking cup, corkscrew, can 

 opener, mosquito dope ; stout cotton gloves, woolen socks 

 to draw on when mosquitoes are abroad, field glasses, sun 

 goggles, matches, compass, camera and films or plates, 

 local almanac, pipe, cigars, tobacco, note book and pencil, 

 electric flashlight and spare bulbs and batteries, thermos 

 bottle, net corks, harpoon head and line, shark hook and 

 line, book. Government map of vicinity, thong of leather, 

 first aid kit, spool of copper wire, carborundum stone, 

 ball of wax, roll of mosquito netting, varnish. 

 You may desire to fish at any hour of the night so be sure 

 to carry an alarm clock to wake you up at the appointed 

 time. It will save both you and your guide much trouble and 

 profanity at times when your tempers are apt to be somewhat 

 uneven and every moment counts. 



Clothing — It is not necessary for the angler to provide 

 himself with any special outfit in the way of wearing apparel. 

 A year spent in the open has convinced me that it is well 

 not to be dogmatic on the question of what clothing someone 

 else should wear. Oanvas shoes are well nigh essential from 

 the viewpoint of safety, but an old pair of black shoes with 

 rubber heels are cooler. Wear an old suit for you are sure 

 to get wet. A coat is a great convenience on account of the 

 pockets. A good raincoat is essential. Medical men are 

 unanimously of the opinion that tropic and semi-tropic con- 

 ditions make it essential that a hat should be worn to pro- 

 tect the head from the fierce rays of the sun. An English 

 made helmet is very comfortable and durable but it is ex- 



