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and weigli from sixty to ninety pounds. Small 

 and light as these boats are, they will sustain 

 three men and all they really need in the way of 

 baggage, but it is essential, as the reader can see, 

 that no unnecessary freight be taken along by a 

 party. Nothing is better calculated to make a 

 guide cross and sour than an over-supply of per- 

 sonal baggage, and I advise all who attempt the 

 trip to confine themselves very nearly to the 

 above list. They will find that it is abundant. 



For sporting outfit, this will suf&ce : — 



One rifle and necessary ammunition. 



One light, single-handed fly-rod, with " flies." 



For rifles I prefer the " Ballard " or " Maynard " 

 among breech-loaders. No shot-guns should be 

 taken. They are a nuisance and a pest. 



In respect to " flies," do not overload your 

 book. This is a good assortment : — 



Hackles, black, red, and brown, six each. 



Avoid small hooks and imported " French flies." 



Let the " flies " be made on hooks from Nos. 3 

 to 1, Limerick size. 



All " fancy flies " discard. They are good for 

 nothing generally, unless it be to show to your 

 lady friends. In addition to the " Hackles," 



Canada fly (6), — an excellent fly. 



Green drake (6). 



Eed ibis (6). 



Small salmon flies (6), — best of all. 



