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at the bottom of streams. It is covered by a case, which is 

 smooth inside and rough outside. From this it partly 

 withdraws and carries the case along, retiring inside at the 

 least sign of danger. It is often used as a bait for various 

 fish, but is tender and will not bear rough treatment in 

 casting. 



Cane, Mottled, is used in forming trolling or spinning 

 rods. It can be made into a very light and stiff rod, 

 easily handled, and costing comparatively little. Care 

 should be taken not to have the joints, which extend over 

 it every few inches, rasped down, as this weakens it. If 

 near a river, the rod may be fast-jointed and never taken 

 down; this is better than having brass joints, which are apt 

 to get slack. This cane also makes a good handle for the 

 landing net, and, being hollow, comes in handy for con- 

 taining one or two spare tops of the fly rod. Cane is easily 

 shivered if it hits a rock or stone, or if trodden upon. 



Cap is a comfortable and suitable head dress for the 

 angler. It should be made of soft Shetland wool, of a dark 

 smoky grey colour, well ventilated, so as to keep the head 

 cool, with a peak standing well out in front to shade the 

 eyes from the sun, and one behind is also useful. A button 

 sewn every three inches on the band or rim is handy for 

 catching the loop of a casting line when wound round the 

 cap, and greatly preferable to using pins. 



Care Of Health. Anglers often run the risk of 

 getting a cold, or laying the foundation of rheumatism, 

 lumbago, and other ailments, for the want of a little 

 carefulness. Wet weather is generally good for fishing, 

 and one is apt to hazard a wetting on the chance of 

 making a decent basket. There is no necessity for this. 

 Nowadays, waterproof coats and capes are made so 



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