72 PRACTICAL FLY FISHING 



finish makes ft practically invisible in the water. It is 

 very durable but must be soaked before being used the 

 same as ordinary gut. 



MISCELLANEOUS TACKLE 



An important part of the angler's outfit, and one 

 that he likes to use with reasonable frequency, is the 

 landing net. 



For wading, a short handled net is preferred by most 

 anglers although where the streams are swift and rocky 

 the long British net handle with a spike in the end is 

 a big help. The short handled net may be either one 

 whose handle folds, which is carried by a button or is 

 tucked in the top of the waders, or one with an elastic 

 cord that goes over the shoulder. 



For boat fishing the long handled net used by the 

 bait caster is satisfactory. For permanent camps it 

 can have a one-piece handle and a solid frame but for 

 ease of carrying the folding frames with jointed handle 

 are most convenient. Cheap nets are made of cotton, 

 the better grades being of braided linen fish line and 

 are more durable. 



CREELS, STRINGERS AND BAGS 



The creel for large trout and bass fishing should be 

 as large as possible. Creel straps should be the patent 

 kind that go over the left shoulder with a belt to hold 

 the creel close to the body. This leaves the right 

 shoulder unencumbered for casting. 



Many anglers prefer to string their bass, on account 



