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required trimming. I am also in favour of the lines 

 made of silk and hair plaited together ; and if these lines 

 are well made with plenty of good horsehair, I would 

 give them the preference over all others yet brought out 

 for trout fishing, both for use and durability. I have 

 found from thirty to forty yards ample for trout fishing 

 with a single-handed fly rod. For salmon fishing and 

 trolling, in my opinion there is nothing better than a 

 plaited silk line, with a good dressing on it. I have found 

 it advantageous, when using these lines, to dress 'them 

 occasionally with the following preparation : Two ounces 

 of bees'-wax, one ounce of mutton suet, quarter of a pint 

 of pure boiled linseed oil. These ingredients must be 

 simmered together in an iron vessel, over a slow fire. The 

 line should be stretched between two posts, and a small 

 portion of this preparation well rubbed in with a piece of 

 wash leather. On no account should a line be put away 

 damp, as it will do it more harm than using it. 



OGDEN'S NOTED SEAT BASKET. 



SOME fifteen years ago I brought out these baskets, as I 

 often felt the want of a dry and convenient seat by the 

 river side. They are made in four sizes. The enormous 

 demand by anglers proves their great utility. I have them 

 made with great care under my personal supervision. On 



