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THE BRITISH ANGLER'S LEXICON. 



firmness and will not give the angler a good command over 

 his footing when wading over slippery stones. Indiarubber 

 boots should always be wiped out dry after use, and not 



LONG FISHING BOOT. 



permitted to go near a fire. A great improvement in these 

 boots has recently been made by the introduction of felt 

 soles and linings, which materially assist in absorbing the 



perspiration. 



Indiarufober Shoes. 



These are intended to be worn 

 over the fishing stockings or 

 trousers. They never require 

 oiling, and are light and com- 



INDIARUBBER SHOE. fortable. 



Jack, a name very often given to the pike. It is 

 usually understood that it applies more to the smaller-sized 

 of these fish, say up to five or six pounds ; afterwards, 

 when the fish attains a greater weight, it is usually called 

 pike. This term is quite unused in Ireland. 



