Vlil. INTRODUCTION. 



In rainy weather, or when the season for 

 angling is over, repair whatever damage your 

 tackle has sustained. 



Never regard what bunglers and slovens tell 

 you, but believe that neatness in your tackle, 

 and a masterly hand in all your work, are ab- 

 solutely necessary. 



As dry feet are conducive to health, we have 

 copied an excellent receipt for the angler's use, 

 which will prevent boots or shoes from letting in 

 water : "take a pint of linseed oil, half a pound 

 of mutton suet, six or eight ounces of bees wax, 

 and a halfpenny worth of resin ; melt these in a 

 pipkin together, and then let ft cool till it be 

 luke-warm, take a small hair brush and lay it 

 on the boots ; but it is much better to be laid 

 on the leather before the boots are made, and 

 brushed once over with it, when made : as for 

 old boots or shoes, you must brush them with 

 it when they are dry." 



Lastly, those who value health, do not begin 

 the delightful recreation of angling till March ; 

 although, in some years, if the weather be open 

 and mild, February may afford more diversion. 



