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he can get and being mighty particular about the 

 drop, the bore and all details, because he depends 

 on his gun to stand him well at the right moment. 

 Therefore as the rod holds the same value to the 

 fisherman, the care in selection and the money put 

 into it covers a big vital point in the outfit. 



However, for a starter we can select a well made 

 and serviceable line of tackle at a very moderate 

 cost. Here is an outfit, from which a selection 'can 

 be made at either end, as to price, and it will cover 

 tackle good enough for any beginner. You can buy 

 the $5 rod or the $10 one or go anywhere between, 

 and you will get good value as far as service goes. 



OUTFIT FOR THE BEGINNER 



Fly rod of split bamboo or steel, $5 to $10. 



Reel, single action, click, $i to $5. 



Enameled waterproof silk line, $1.50. 



Half dozen 6-foot gut leaders, $1.25. 



Two dozen artificial flies, about eight patterns, $3. 



Fly book, $1.50. 



Wicker creel or basket, $2. 



Landing net (folding), $1.25. 



Leader box, 25c. 



From this list, Buck, you will see that you can go 

 as low as $16.75 or as high as $25.75. Anyway 

 you figure it, you will get an outfit that will be service- 

 able and good enough for you to get the swing of 

 fly-casting. And at that, Old Man, you will be using 



