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is strong. The wooden handles are heavier than the 

 bamboo and the latter is preferable. The four foot 

 handle is a handy size for boat work, and a net so 

 equipped can also be used on the stream by leaving one 

 joint at home. 



Landing net frames without net, as they are usually 

 sold, cost from $i to $3. 



In nets we have a variety to choose from. The 

 standard linen net, of ^4-inch mesh in the 24-inch 

 size, costs about 25 cents; the brown waterproof 50 

 cents, while the waterproof, braided linen, which is 

 the best, comes at $1.00. For use when fishing with 

 single hooks, the net is to be preferred, but with the 

 nmlti-hooked plugs, it is a nuisance. The hooks that 

 are not in the fish, have a habit of catching on the net 

 frame, which gives Mr. Fish just the leverage he wants 

 to tear the hooks free, and if they don't catch on the 

 frame, rest assured they will in the net. Untangling 

 hooks from a landing net is bad for the net and the 

 fisherman's temper. 



When using an artificial bait with more than one 

 hook, some form of gaff is better. The little jointed 

 gaff with three 7 inch joints, is handy, but is made of 

 brass tubing, and is not overly strong. They should 

 be made with long steel joints like a Winchester or 

 Marble rifle cleaning rod. 



A satisfactory landing device is a clincher gaff. This 

 is only 18 inches long, packs into a suit case, does not 

 mutilate the fish and it holds. You simply place it 

 over the fish and clench your hand. It will hoW a fish 



