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that fit both over and under the hole and tighten, are 

 also handy. A temporary patch can be made with 

 adhesive tape or canoe glue. Best of all, if the ma- 

 terial will permit, is to have the puncture vulcanized 

 by the garage man. 



OUTERWEAR 



JACKET 



The outerwear of the angler should be reasonably 

 strong, weather-proof and inconspicuous. The latter 

 points were quaintly brought out by Dennys in his 

 oft-quoted verse: 



" And let your, garments russet be or grey, 

 Of colour darke and hardest to descry; 

 That with the Raine or weather will away, 

 And least offend the fearfull Fishes eye." 



Most stream fishermen favor the regulation wad- 

 ing jacket which has many advantages. It is made 

 short my little daughter aptly calls it a " monkey 

 jacket " so as not to drag in the water and has a 

 wealth of pockets. A knapsack or large pocket in the 

 back carries tennis slippers, cook kit, camera or lunch. 

 Altogether, it is a sensible garment. 



RAIN CAPE OR COAT 



To wear over the shoulders while fishing in the rain 

 a cape of light rubber is made that is most convenient. 

 It folds in slightly larger bulk than a handkerchief. 



