2 ANGLING REQUISITES. 



r N the first section. The Angler will require for Salmon : 

 the Fly Rod ; this should be in four pieces, the butt 

 of ash, the two next joints of hickory, and the top of 

 lancewood ; it should have one spare long top, and an 

 extra top, half the length of the others, to use for fishing with 

 a minnow, or worm. The Joints should fit together with 

 shoulders and tongues, all of which should be brazed. Do 

 not select a rod too pliable, nor go to the other extreme of 

 stiffness, but choose a happy medium. Have one with rings of 

 a good size, should you perchance have a knot in the line, 

 you will find the benefit. It should vary in length from 

 sixteen to eighteen feet, the former for grilse and the latter 

 for large salmon. 



There are three sorts of winches ; plain entirely ; plain 

 with a click, these are termed check-winches ; and multipliers, 

 that is, one turn of the handle turns the inner barrel contain- 

 ing the line, three times ; these are very useful when quick- 

 ness in winding up the line is an object. 



The materials of the line are,- prepared plaited silk twisted 

 silk and hair ; and plaited silk and hair. The two latter are 

 made tapering, the other the same size throughout. 



The casting lines and flies are described in Chapter II. 



The Fly Rod for Trout, Grayling, Chub, &c. is of the same 

 material as the Salmon Rod, excepting the tops, these are of 

 spliced cane. As regards the number of joints, there is some 

 difference of opinion ; I prefer a Rod in four joints, but those 

 in three joints and five joints have their admirers. The 

 Winch, Line and Flies, are described in Chapter II. 



A Fly Book is an indispensable requisite to hold the flies, 

 gut casting lines, &c., russia leather is the best material, as it 

 preserves the flies from moth. A landing net or gaffhook is 

 also needful, I prefer the former for Trout, reserving the other 

 for larger fish. 



The Landing Ring should be made to fold up ; there are 

 two sorts, the ordinary folding Ring, and the improved spring 

 ring, which when not in use, may be tied in the bag with the 

 rod. I prefer for use, the improved Telescope Handle ; this 

 is in two joints, and may either be used the full length, or 

 by pushing in the small joint and turning the screw, can be 



