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ments, await the angler ; but these ought not to 

 make him fretful, nor give up the pursuit, he 

 must persevere, in hopes of better sport. In this 

 point of view, the course he has to steer is a fine 

 practical lesson in the economy of human life. 



ce Many writers on angling have given various 

 directions for the dress that should be worn, how 

 to counteract the effects of moisture, and what 

 drink to take while you are employed in this 

 amusement. These are principally to use water- 

 proof boots and shoes, and to make them the 

 more secure, to lard them well with mutton suet, 

 in order to keep the feet and legs perfectly dry ; 

 to sit upon a piece of coarse woollen cloth, 

 doubled two or three times ; and while warm to 

 avoid the drinking of small liquors. Such ad- 

 vices may well suit float and gudgeon fishers ; 

 but the salmon angler must laugh at such ideas. 

 He had better, indeed, never begin the occupa- 

 tion, if he has not a constitution strong enough 

 to wade in deep and rapid rivers, during all the 

 hours of the day, and be able to bear every 



