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but as a general rule E is the proper 

 size. 



Reel. Single click, of a weight that 

 balances rod properly. 



Leader. Standard dry-fly leader is 

 nine feet long, tapered from heavy 

 gut at the line end to finest undrawn 

 at the fly end. When casting against 

 a strong wind a leader of six feet is 

 more easily managed. 



Fly Boxes. Several kinds of boxes 

 made to hold eyed-flies may be found 

 in the leading tackle stores. One good 

 pattern is a box having twelve or fif- 

 teen compartments for dry-flies, with 

 transparent covers. Another is a box 

 with patent clips, holding the hook by 

 the bend. 



Landing Net. Almost any good net 

 will do, so long as the handle is not too 

 long. There are several styles of fold- 

 ing nets that are very convenient for 

 stream fishing. Do not choose one of 

 the smallest nets made, as trouble may 

 follow when a large fish is hooked. 



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