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to a certain extent deprives it of transparency ; as the 

 outer skin is taken away this gut is not nearly so strong as 

 the ordinary undrawn. It is greatly used for very fine 

 fishing, will not bear a heavy strain, and when playing a fish 

 care should be taken not to give sudden jerks with it, or it 

 will give way. It is much used for links for tying on to small 

 fly hooks, and as the link in this case is short it will stand a 

 very fair strain. It does not wear well, soon becoming 

 chafed by the action of the water when made up into a 

 casting line. Being so fine renders it almost invisible to 

 the trout. It is of great service in bright weather and clear 

 water, when the ordinary gut would be useless. Gut 

 should always be kept in a roll of chamois leather, fine 

 flannel, or guttapercha paper, to protect it from the air. 

 This applies to all gut, drawn or undrawn. 



Dress. It does not matter much what the cut of an 

 angler's coat may be, so that it is easy fitting and has plenty 

 of pockets ; but it is essential to be particular about the colour 

 of the garment, especially when trout fishing, as these fish are 

 remarkably sharpen their sight, and do not like any striking 

 or glaring colours. The best colour is a neutral grey, and 

 the material wool. If the angler chooses to provide himself 

 with a proper angling dress, the best sort is a Norfolk 

 jacket and knickerbockers, made from what is known as 

 Donegal or home-spun frieze. This mixture is got from one 

 fleece of black wool and three fleeces of white wool, and is 

 a warmish grey colour. The texture is open and prevents 

 overheating, and so kindly and soft it will not allow the 

 body to chill. Being made from the natural undyed wool 

 with the oil in it, it turns a shower of rain wonderfully; and 

 should it get soaked through, it dries quickly and does not 

 feel damp. If a hook [catches in it, it will draw easily from 



