nil. INTBODUCTIOff, 



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 absolutely 

 necessary. 



As dry feet are conducive to health, we have 

 copied an excellent receipt for the angler's use, which 

 will render boots or shoes completely water-proof: 

 " drying oil, one pint ; bee's wax, two ounces ; tur- 

 pentine, two ounces; Burgundy pitch, one ounce. 

 Melt these over a slow fire, and then add a few 

 drops of essential oil of lavender or thyme: with 

 this your boots or shoes are to be rubbed with a 

 brush, either in the sun, or at some distance from 

 the fire. The application must be repeated as often 

 as the boots become dry again, until they are fully 

 saturated." 



Lastly, those who value health will not begin 

 * he delightful recreation of angling till March ; 

 [though, in some years, if the weather be open and 

 did February may afford more diversion. 



