CHAPTEK XYIII 



COMPRISING A CHAPTEK ON DON J TS 



ALL that has been said thus far in this book indi- 

 cates what one should do to become a fisherman. It 

 is necessary now to call attention to many things that 

 one should not do. A large number of these don'ts 

 pertain to personal safety, and call for careful ob- 

 servance. 



Don't go out in a small boat tightly wrapped up 

 in heavy overcoats, and, above all, never wear high 

 rubber boots on such a trip ; in case of an accident 

 the most powerful swimmer would be drowned. If 

 heavy clothing is necessary, be ready to throw it off 

 in a moment. The boots are never needed in a boat ; 

 if they are to be used on shore, they can be easily 

 put on when required. A leather coat, wool lined, 

 worn over a sweater, and heavy underclothing, afford 

 ample warmth, and will not interfere materially with 

 swimming. 



Don't change seats in a boat unless absolutely 

 compelled to ; attempts to do this have caused more 

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