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rules, and trouble in unjointing will 

 be avoided. In the autumn before 

 putting the rod away for the winter, 

 varnish slightly, hang it up to dry, 

 then place on a level surface to pre- 

 vent warping. 



FLY - FISHING SUGGESTIONS. In 

 swift-running streams, when wading, 

 the angler will get best results by fish- 

 ing down stream, thus keeping a taut 

 line. In slow streams, fishing up- 

 stream may sometimes be done to ad- 

 vantage. In very clear, smooth wa- 

 ter, it is advisable to let the fly sink 

 a little, then move it with a quick mo- 

 tion, imitating the action of a living 

 insect. Two things are of great im- 

 portance in fly-fishing ; first accuracy, 

 then delicacy, each being essential to 

 success. In dry-fly fishing the fly 

 must be kept dry by sailing it in the 

 air between casts, and when on the 

 water be made to closely imitate the 

 action of the living fly. Dry-fly 

 streams, so-called, are few in number. 

 A variety of flies will help in luring 

 the fickle trout or bass, and frequent 

 change will enable the angler to learn 



