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ROD & CREEL 



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SIZE OF HOOKS 



The following illustration will show the different sizes of hooks both by 



the old and new method. In this book, whenever the size of a hook 



is mentioned, the old numbers are used. 



it sufficient time to soak. Any of these things will result in your 

 having to discard the fly, or perhaps loose a good fish, whereas 

 with an eyed hook all you have to do is cut off your fly and retie 

 it. Moreover, with the greatest of care gut will rot in your fly 

 hook. 



Of course it is a little more trouble to tie on an eyed hook. 

 Moreover, it must be done properly or the fly will not stand up 

 well, but after all it is a simple matter with a little practice. The 



