XVIII 



The Angler's Clothing and 

 Footwear 



" And let your garments russet be or gray, 



Of colour darke, and hardest to descry, 

 That with the raine or weather will away, 

 And least offend the fearful fishes eye ; 

 For neither scarlet, nor rich cloth of ray, 

 Nor colours dipt of fresh Assyrian dye, 

 Nor tender silks of purple, paule or gold, 

 Will serve so well to keep off wet or cold." 



Pleasures of Angling. 



NGLER'S clothing. 

 Sack coats, either single 

 or double-breasted, with 

 plenty of large pockets, 

 heavy trousers, a stout 

 vest, and a cloth cap or 

 hat are the necessary 

 garments for angling 

 purposes. Use dull 

 gray, dark brown, drab, 



" I thank God for the 

 good gift of flyfishing." 

 FRANCIS FRANCIS. 



shades dark 

 etc. It is always advisable to wear light 

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