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ing, it will become so twisted that casting with it will 

 become a " world's series " of backlashes. When 

 you think it's time to use a new line for casting, shoot 

 the old one into the trolling department, and die 

 happy casting the new one. 



EASY TO WATERPROOF A LINE 



To avoid soaking up too much water in your 

 casting line, which makes it heavy, you can water- 

 proof it by saturating it in a solution of vaseline and 

 light oil, or three-in-one oil. You can apply the oil 

 either by rubbing it into the line with a well-soaked 

 cloth or apply it in bulk by heating the oil (not boil- 

 ing) and soaking the entire line at once. If you oil 

 the line while still on the original spool let it soak 

 about 20 or 30 minutes; if you have the line 

 wrapped loosely on a stick much shorter time, about 

 ten minutes, will do the trick. In either case wipe 

 off all the surplus oil. This will not only waterproof 

 your line, but will make it pliant and flexible and the 

 lubricant will reduce the friction on the guides, sav- 

 ing wear on the line and aid it in running smoothly 

 and easily under the thumb. 



Any way you take it, Old Chap, you gotta give the 

 line some care if you expect it to do its part in the 

 game of " holdin' and landin' " the finny tribe. 



