TROUT FLY-FISHING IN AMERICA 



grade tackle; second, because it is a source of constant 

 annoyance and suspicion. 



On the other hand, I do not advise any beginner at 

 the art of angling, even though he has plenty of money, 

 to buy a fancy kit, because at best it is only a "pretty play- 

 thing," but to confine himself to a good quality of tackle 

 free from frills and made by reputable concerns. 



When about to purchase a fly-fishing equipment for 

 the first time it is advisable to ask some good angler friend 

 if he will help you in making the selection. 



Having obtained an equipment, then ask this same 

 friend at some convenient time to show you how to set 

 up the rod, reel, line, leader and flies and how to care 

 for them. 



After you have become familiar with the equipment, 

 again press your friend into service and ask him to take 

 you out on some good fishable water and give you a few 

 pointers and so start you on the right road. 



Fish as often as you can with and without your friend, 

 and observe carefully the reasons for your success and 

 lack of success, but never fish after you are tired, for if 

 you do you will go backward and not forward in acquir- 

 ing the art of fly-fishing. 



Do not allow yourself to get discouraged, remember 

 that only by patience and perseverance can success be 

 attained, and always take good care of your equipment, for 

 one that is worth having is certainly worth receiving the 

 best of care. 



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