96 FAMILIAR FISH, THEIR HABITS AND CAPTURE 



a set of tools contained in their handle, compass, 

 small oiler and oil, large hook for gaff, file, and knife, 

 extra lines, hooks, spoons, spinners, cartridges for re- 

 volver or rifle, corkscrew, and can opener. 



The fly book will hold the necessary flies, and 

 extra leaders as well. A long hook book is needed to 

 carry snelled hooks, keeping the various sizes sep- 

 arate, with gut held straight. Unless arranged in 

 some such way, the long snells become twisted and 

 tangled together, making it difficult to secure one 



when wanted. The cost of 

 such a book is very small, 

 but a good fly book calls 

 for considerable expense. 

 A round or square zinc 

 leader box containing felt 

 pads is needed to dampen 

 leaders prior to their use. 



Felt-lined leader box. 



They are always coiled 



when not being used, and unless kept moist, will grow 

 very dry, requiring considerable time to straighten 

 out again. It should be noted, however, that they 

 must be kept in the leader box only a short time 

 before and during use. On returning from his trip, 

 the fisherman must immediately take them out, dry 

 them, and keep them in his fly book. If he does 

 not do this, the dampness will soon rot them. A 



