30 CATCHING THE WILY SEA-TROUT 



Of course, there is a wide range of reels formed of 

 brass, bronzed brass, gunmetal and bakelite, but the 

 aluminium patterns will take a lot of beating. In 

 addition, reels with choice devices and mechanisms are 

 at your command, and every angler has his own pre- 

 dilection. 



The line is the next item for serious thought. There 

 are many excellent makes from which to choose, and if 

 one of these, the product of a reputable manufacturer, 

 be selected, the angler will be saved unnecessary mis- 

 givings. 



The double-tapered pattern is deservedly popular, and, 

 if possible, you should obtain one of these, but see that 

 it is pliable ; also satisfy yourself that it possesses a fair 

 amount of stiffness so as to permit of an easy shoot, 

 especially against a strong wind. These lines are prepared 

 in various tapers to suit different lengths of rods, and 

 you are advised to buy one to match your rod, otherwise 

 you will upset the balance as a whole. 



An ingenious tapered line is one known as the duplex 

 design. This has a different taper at eacjh end and fulfils 

 the functions of two distinct lines. 



Many good types of level lines are also on the market, 

 and these fully answer their purpose. The price of these 

 level lines is much less than that charged for the tapered 

 kinds. 



The usual length of thirty yards, together with a 

 similar amount of backing, is ample for most occasions. 



A note of warning is not out of place at this stage, 

 and this is, take every care of your line. After your 

 day's trip do not leave a wet line on the reel, but dry it 

 naturally either on a winder or round the back of a 

 wooden chair. Never, for drying purposes, place the 

 line near a fire. 



If the line is treated kindly it will be reliable for years, 



