TROUT FLY-FISHING IN AMERICA 



How to Net a Fish: 



There is but one correct way to net a jish, and that 

 is head-on. 



The net should first be thoroughly wet before attempt- 

 ing to net a fish, and this should be done, if in a boat or 

 canoe, on the side opposite to the one the fish is being 

 played. 



Never dive or scoop for a fish with the net when trying 

 to land him. Have the net entirely under the surface of 

 the water, and as the fish is brought toward the net, raise 

 the net slightly at the handle end, so that the fish can enter 

 it head-on. 



Do not try to net any fish before it is ready, and it has 

 been sufficiently worked so as to be under absolute con- 

 trol, otherwise you are liable to lose it. 



Be very careful not to touch the fish with the metal 

 ring holding the net, because more fish are lost this way 

 than any other. 



How to Carry a Set-Up Rod: 



First wind the line and leader around the rod from 

 tip of rod to reel seat with turns 8 to lo inches long, then 

 slip the point of the hook under the reel ring of the reel 

 seat. The rod is now as safe to carry as it can well be 

 made. 



When traveling over an open country, such as fields 

 and roads, carry the rod with the tip end in front of you. 

 At such times hold the rod at a balancing point that will 



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