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10. Waders. 



In order to fish the majority of streams 

 properly, it is necessary to wade, and for this 

 reason a pair of waders should be added to 

 the outfit. These may be had in the form 

 of wading stockings or breeches, over the feet 

 of which are worn thick woollen socks and 

 brogues. The socks prevent the entrance of 

 grit between the brogues and stockings, but 

 they themselves become waterlogged and 

 clumsy. Handy, though at the present time 

 somewhat expensive, are the combined 

 waders, consisting of stockings with light but 

 substantial footgear permanently attached. 

 We much prefer them to all other forms of 

 waders. Cheap and more or less efficient 

 waders can now be had in the shape of the 

 hip-length rubber boots, as worn in the 

 trenches. The rubber heels can be nailed, 

 but the soles cannot be so treated. If, how- 

 ever, one gets a pair of light " ice creepers " 

 made, consisting of a metal frame or sole, 

 with spikes attached, they can be strapped 

 to the feet, and most effectually prevent 

 slipping on a stony river-bed. 



