208 FISHING IN AMEEICAN WATERS. 



it not for the flies ; yet they are no worse there than they arc 

 in the Adirondacks, nor so bad as they are in the wilds of 

 Maine and New Hampshire. 



A fishing-hat like No. 1 is formed of two parts, like 2 and 

 3, the latter setting on the band of 2 so that the vents will 

 not meet, but the outer ones alternate with the under ones 

 just above the brim. The edge of 3 is tacked down on the 

 brim, which leaves a space between that and the upright part 

 of 2 of half an inch or more, and cover the sewing to the 

 brim with a band. The ventilation of this hat is excellent. 

 The hat is known by name as the Gibraltar hat, while others 

 call it the Calcutta hat. It is usually made of drab felt, and 

 worn as an undress hat by European military oflicers when 

 doing duty in warm climates. It is unquestionably the best 

 ventilated hat made, except those from India, woven from 

 grass or platted from bamboo ; but the felt ones are the best 

 in shape, and lighter than the real Indian hat. 



FISHING-HAT AND SALMON-KOD 



2 SALMON RODS. The salmon-rod of four joints is indica- 

 ted by No.3. 4, 5, 6, 7. The two upper joints are spliced with 

 a small ring covering the end of each, as directed for the 

 modern splice illustrated on another page. The following 

 explanation I think worthy the attention of fly-fishers : 



