130 TROUT-FISHING IN BROOKS 



lengths, etc., in view of possible breakages. This 

 can be done while breakfasting. Also test all 

 casts before use ; the fish of the day may be lost 

 through this omission. 



To straighten out coiled casts, rub each strand 

 firmly between the thumb and forefinger of right 



hand. 



The reel line, ending in 



a small, common knot, is 

 easily attached to loops of 

 casts as follows 



Push the end up through 

 the loop, bring it over both 

 sides of the loop, and push 

 it out through the line-loop 

 at A ; draw tight, humour- 

 ing the line-knot close. To 

 unloose, push up the gut 

 loop. There are several 

 other attachments, but 

 this is a simple and good 

 one. Lines should never 

 Fig. 13- be cut. 



LINES. On return, unwind all wet reel-line, 

 and hang up loosely to dry, anywhere save on 

 iron. Or it can be thrown on a couch (my own 

 plan). Otherwise lines soon rot. 



