CHAPTER XI 

 THE TROUTER'S OUTFIT 



THE rod for stream fishing should weigh from three 

 to six ounces and measure in length from seven to 

 nine feet. Split bamboo and lance wood are two of 

 the best rod materials. If you cannot afford a good 

 split bamboo do not buy a cheap one; choose a lance- 

 wood. 



The line should be a small-sized waterproofed silk 

 one. The reel, a small common light rubber click, 

 holding twenty-five or thirty-five yards. 



The landing net, used to take the fish from the water 

 after being hooked, should be made of cane with linen 

 netting, and have no metal about it. The handle 

 should be about a foot long. Tie a string to the handle, 

 tie the string to a button on your coat under your chin, 

 and then toss the net over your back out of the way. 



The creel, or fish basket, should be a willow one 

 about the size of a small hand satchel. This should 

 have a leather strap, to be slung over the right 

 shoulder, allowing the creel to rest on the left hip. 



The hat should be a soft brown or gray felt with two- 

 inch brim. This may be used as a cushion to sit down 

 upon on rocks or in damp places. 



The footwear may be either rubber boots, leather 

 shoes, or rubber wading trousers. If the water is 

 warm, wear leather shoes, and have nails put in the 



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