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dile fat and fish oils, such as codliver, 

 etc., as these make leather thoroughly im- 

 pervious to water; but, as they are expen- 

 sive and impregnated with smells which, 

 to say the least, are not agreeable, castor 

 or linseed oil may be used with advantage. 

 Process saturate. Another method : 

 apply a coat of gum copal varnish to the 

 soles, and repeat as it dries until the pores 

 are filled and the surface shines. Or try 

 the following mixture : one hundred 

 ounces best white wax; six ounces Bur- 

 gundy pitch; eight ounces ground nut- 

 oil ; five ounces iron sulphate ; two ounces 

 essence of thyme. 



Landing Net and Gaff. When boat- 

 fishing for heavy fish, use a gaff; when 

 angling along brooks, or for fishes that 

 require something besides main strength, 

 carry a landing net. The net handle for 

 brook angling should not exceed twelve 

 inches in length. To the end of the 

 handle attach a stout rubber band to go 

 over the shoulder, and to be of sufficient 



