THE TACKLE BOX AND ITS CONTENTS 



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a 2/0 cod hook to use as a gaff on large fish. Filed 

 to a sharp point, and tied to a short stick, it serves 

 the purpose fully as well as an expensive gaff. 



A tackle box will not only contain all the items 

 mentioned, but have ample room for one or two reels 

 holding the lines as well. Therefore, all things neces- 

 sary to go fishing, excepting rods and net, are con- 

 tained in a small compass where they can not be 

 lost and are always accessible. 



Other necessaries in an an- 

 gler's outfit are a bait box for 

 worms, a minnow pail to carry 

 live minnows, and a fish basket 

 to use when stream fishing. Be 

 careful to secure a basket hav- 

 ing a top opening through which 

 to drop fish on the side, not in the middle, as it 

 will be found more convenient. Always use a 

 patent sling strap, as it holds the basket immovably 

 under the left arm. A final convenience to men- 



bosket. 



Rod case. 



tion, but which is not absolutely necessary, is a rod 

 case. It should be sufficiently large to contain two 

 or three rods and the landing net. Made strongly 



