56 TLIES ASD FLY FISHING. 



from tlie cast ; they ought to be the distance above men- 

 tioned to enable them to play properly with the current. 



Before closing this chapter on tackle I will give a hint 

 which, I think, may be useful to those who are in the 

 habit of wading in stockings and brogues over them. 



Have two good sized holes made in the brogues just 

 above the sole, and in the centre of the foot, and on each 

 side. These holes enable the water to run out when not 

 wading, and, I think, are a great advantage. 



