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Some sportsmen cut black rubber into shreds and mix it 

 with hot tallow until dissolved, when the mixture is supposed 

 to keep the boots both dry and soft. 



To dress wading-boots in summer, rub them over every 

 morning while they are in use with a piece of bullock's scro- 

 tum. It will prevent them from leaking, and render them as 

 soft as chamois-skin. 



To KEEP MOTH FROM FEATHERS. Place them in a close 

 case with the gum of camphor, or, what is better, with vanilla 

 beans ; what is still better is scrapings of Russia leather. 

 Boxes made of cedar or sandal- wood are the best. Tobacco, 

 and both black and red peppers, are good to sprinkle the 

 feathers with, or to place in large amounts in the boxes of 

 feathers. 



To PRESERVE SILK-WORM GUT. Keep it neither wet nor 

 dry. A dry cellar forms the best store-room for it. Keep it 

 packed and out of the air. 



OIL FOR HOOKS AND REELS. That from the head or jaw 

 of the porpoise is the best. 



CLEARING RING should be about two inches in diameter, 

 and half a pound weight for coast-fishing ; one fourth pound 

 for fresh-water fishing. The line attached to it should be 

 wound on a spool or reel, as shown on the cut in the title- 

 page, or that in salmon -fishing. In case the hook gets fast, 

 let the ring run down to dislodge it ; or if a salmon or striped 

 bass sulks, let the ring glide down on the line to his nose, and 

 he will generally change quarters. 



To STAIN GIMP. Mr. Francis quotes " Book of the Pike" 

 in stating : " Bright brass gimp is easily seen by the fish. To 

 discolor it, soak it in a solution of bichlorate of platinum 

 mixed with water one of platinum to eight or ten parts of 

 water; then dry before the fire." 



MARINE GLUE is recommended for covering splices and 

 securing ties. 



SILK, TINSEL, ETC. To preserve them, keep them dry, and 

 away from the fire and air. 



