TROUT FLY-FISHING IN AMERICA 



When reeling or unreeling a line, other than when 

 fishing, it should be done with the click of the reel off. 

 The reel will last longer if this is observed. 



In Relation to Lines: 



Be careful never to step on or kink an enameled line, 

 for it will ruin it at such places. 



Lines that have become wet should be stripped off 

 the reel and dried to keep them in good condition. 



Test a line every now and then to see that the leader 

 end has not lost any of its strength due to usage; if it has, 

 cut off a sufficient length, a foot or two, to make it safe for 

 future fishing. 



Occasionally wipe the line thoroughly with a rag that 

 has been soaked in melted deer fat. After doing so, wipe 

 the line again with a clean, soft cotton rag to remove all 

 excess of fat. This treatment will not only clean the line 

 but will keep the enameling pliable and in good condition. 



In Relation to Leaders: 



Leaders should always be well soaked before using. 



A leader should always be tested with the hands be- 

 fore using, even if it is a new one. This is a wise precau- 

 tion. 



Never fish with a frayed leader, unless it is the only 

 one you have at hand. The inevitable always happens. 



Everything else being equal, the strength of a leader 

 depends upon its length. The longer the leader the less 

 the strength. 



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