MODES OF PACKING FISH. 



of the hat. The waxed silk in the body of an 

 artificial fly works loose, and is soon whipped to 

 shreds, or is drawn by a fish. Exposure is the 

 baneful source of many ills a source too often 

 overlooked and unsuspected. 



The exercise of care in properly casing, not only 

 casts, but flies and fine bottom tackle generally, when 

 not required for use, it will be obvious is of the 

 utmost importance.* Upon the other hand, reel lines 

 and nets of every description require a given amount 

 of exposure to dry thoroughly, as, if put up in a heap 

 wet, will, even in the case of waterproof articles, 

 ensure decay in time. A valuable trammel, sheet, or 

 other description of net will become so tender in a 

 short time as to be utterly worthless, if thrown aside 

 immediately after use, without spreading and .dry ing. 

 Lines of all kinds should be coiled from the reel and 

 hung upon a peg, wound upon the back of a chair, 

 or placed elsewhere for a short time until dry. 



To TEST OLD GUT. First soak for ten minutes 

 in tepid water, then allow to dry before testing. 

 Even new gut, when wet from the warm dye, is 

 temporarily tender. Warm water would appear to 

 strike to the core of the gut whilst under its influence, 

 deteriorating from its strength. It is necessary in the 

 case of the old gut, as the humid nature has perished 

 and needs reviving. 



To PACK FISH. Fresh fish may be safely packed 



* A small compact circular bo* is most useful for carrying, not only 

 casts and loose flies, but spinning flights, worm tackles, etc., circular 

 partitions effectually preventing entanglements. 



