What to Take for Spring and 

 Summer Fishing in Nova Scotia 



IN the following resume of the correct fishing tackle 

 and clothing for a combined canoe, tenting, and 

 fishing trip in Nova Scotia, it is my intention to touch 

 only upon the essentials. Many alleged comforts and 

 luxuries may be added as experiments. Owing to the 

 method of fishing, which is all from canoes, a little added 

 weight is not any consideration. 



It is usual for any well-equipped guide, or sporting- 

 camp proprietor, to furnish a first-class tent, canoe, 

 paddles, dishes, axes, lantern, blankets, etc. 



Fly-Rods. 



At least two best quality, split bamboo fly-rods, not 

 over 9 feet in length, nor over 5I- ounces in weight. 



Reels. 



Any make of first-class duplicating trout reels, capable 

 of holding 50 yards of line. The writer has used a Kelso 

 automatic reel for the last eight years with wonderful 

 satisfaction, and it is still going strong. 



Line. 



Fifty yards of best enamelled silk trout line. Although 

 25 yards of line and a 5-ounce rod will handle a 3-i^-pound 

 trout with ease, there are occasions when your flies might 

 get snagged or lodged in the trees. If your canoe is 



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