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two of long grass before putting them into the 

 netting. Inside, the bag may be furnished with 

 pockets and divisions as required, and a good 

 deep flap, also made to button, will serve to keep 

 tackle and luncheon dry. Nothing can be better 

 than this arrangement, which is both light and 

 waterproof, and also free from any one of the 

 objections which can be urged against the use 

 of a basket. What is termed the ' Freke ' bag 

 is an excellent arrangement. It is, however, 

 somewhat heavier than the bag which I have 

 described. It is useful for carrying very large 

 fish, but it is rarely necessary to carry such about 

 in a bag all day, and there are other means of 

 carrying them, which I will explain later on when 

 treating of salmon fishing. 



There remains but one more necessary which 

 may at the present time claim our attention, viz., 

 wading garments. The height of fishing-waders 

 must of necessity be very much determined by 

 the depth of the stream to be waded. Where 

 it is necessary to wade far out, or into deep 

 water, they should be made to reach close up 

 under the armpits ; otherwise up to the waist, 

 or even thighs only, may be high enough. They 

 are hot things to wear at any time, and unless 

 made to reach to the upper thigh only, are 

 most miserable to walk in ; but they are neces- 

 sary evils, and I would urge my readers never 



