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Fig. ii. Method of Tying a Leader Knot, 

 same way. When pulled taut the ends may be 

 cut off close. 



Accidental knots can usually be worked out 

 and the gut straightened, but if not, replace 

 that strand with a new one. 



When the new leader is finished, or the old 

 one repaired, suspend it from a brad driven in 

 a picture moulding, and attach a weight to the 

 lower end, to stretch it slightly while it is dry- 

 ing. A dipsy sinker is excellent for this pur- 

 pose. When dry take the leader down, coil it 

 and put it away in a dry, dark place, with a tag 

 attached, giving its length and size. Gut 

 should never be kept in a strong light. 



Finally, swear off using snelled flies and 



