THE LINE 



'HE line should be, as I have just said, 

 one hundred and twenty yards in total 

 length. One may use the whole sal- 

 mon-line, but this is unnecessary, as 

 the one for bass does just as well to help fill up the 

 reel ; besides, it has not so much resistance in the 

 water. When the river is high, any dark-colored 

 salmon-line of medium size will do, either tapered 

 or not, as one prefers. My experience has been 

 that both cast equally well. In low, clear water I 

 am confident one will be more successful using a 

 small black line, as it attracts less attention than 

 one of lighter color, and is not so apt to disturb 

 the fish. This is a much-disputed question among 

 anglers, but as I have been very successful with 

 the small black line, I certainly should advise its 

 use. It is rather difficult to see while playing the 

 fish as they dart toward the shore in the shade of 

 the trees, and especially when fishing at night; 

 but one should be able to forgive this fault if it 

 brings better success. 



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