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Each settler who is also a fisherman should accord- 

 ingly not neglect to bring with him his fishing tackle. 

 For the trout and also for the coarse fish which rise so 

 well in many small clear streams, a light trout rod, 

 landing net, flies, etc., will be wanted. For this 

 purpose one of those rods which screw into 2 foot 

 lengths and is accordingly easily packed and less liable 

 to be broken is desirable. For heavy coarse fish a 

 pike rod, reel, and line are requisite. Even should the 

 settler have no fishing on or in the immediate neighbour- 

 hood of his farm, he is sure to be able to get to a stream 

 in a day or two, and as is well known, there is no better 

 distraction to the mind than a holiday spent in this way. 

 Nor should sea-tackle be omitted. It is as sure as 

 anything can be that when once the nature and habits 

 of our sea fish become known, we shall have sport at 

 our doors in no way inferior to that enjoyed along the 

 shores of Florida or elsewhere. 



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