BAIT-CASTING LINES 



Many a fish, Old Scout, has been lost on the first 

 three feet of the line, not on account of the weakness 

 of the entire line, or poor quality, but solely from 

 the wear and fraying on the end of the bait casting 

 line due to the friction on the guides and the pull 

 of the bait in its start to the fish. The wear is far 

 greater on the first few feet of the line than any 

 other part, and to be sure of your fish, you must be 

 sure of the strength of that basic part of your tackle, 

 the line that lands 'em. One of the big points to 

 remember in the care of the line is to test it every 

 now and then and break off a foot or two when it 

 shows weakness. The snapping of a good line can 

 be avoided by this little precaution. 



Many a good lure is lost, many a spoon or buck- 

 tail donated to the deep water, and many a fish fades 

 away from the gaff because this little essential in the 

 care of the line is overlooked. The line may well 

 be called the " safety first " of the bait-casting outfit. 



SOFT BRAID VERSUS HARD BRAID 



The only line to be considered for bait casting is 

 the braided silk, and of this kind we have the choice 

 between the hard and the soft braided. Of the 



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