446 THE SALMON FLY. 



joints that may be wanted. I find a "Jack" plane best suited to start 

 with, and a " Trying " plane for the finishing strokes. Their cutting 

 edges must be of the exact width of the movable arm (4) and they must 

 be centred so as to travel just clear of the side pieces (1) and (2). 



THE FRAIL. 



In this part of one's outfit the needs of the Salmon-fisher differ from 

 those of the Trout fisher. The latter can without inconvenience carry a 

 small basket slung over the shoulder ; the former requires the free 

 use of his arms, and so deposits his kit upon th"e bank. Anything in 

 the shape of bag, basket or gaff, slung over the shoulders, hampers the 

 movement of the arms, and at times may be a source of danger. 



The best basket for Salmon fishing is the frail. In this everything, 

 fish included, can be carried with ease and comfort. The leather pad, 



THE FKAIL. 



stuffed with horsehair, rests on the shoulder and is effectual in preventing 

 soreness or even pain. 



In such a basket I once carried no fewer than six Salmon over a 

 mile, and without it I must have lost my train or left the fish behind. 



The frail is usually made of rushes, without lining, and can be 

 kept clean and sweet by a free use of the sponge. I prefer to use it 

 with a lining and have a very large pocket made at the back to carry 

 fly books, flask and mid-day meal. The fish are wrapt in thin waterproof 



