tween the thumb and forefinger of the left hand, 

 with the curve of the hook downward Cut off the 

 loop of the leader and tie a single knot at the end. 

 Put the knotted end of the leader up through th< 

 loop on the hook, turning it to the right Bend it 

 around the loop on the hook, putting the knot 

 between the leader and top of the loop. Then 

 draw the leader tight, and the knot will prevent 

 the end pulling through. A fly fastened in this 

 manner rests better upon the water, there is less 

 resistance, and in my opinion it will add many 

 more fish to our score than when fastened in tlm 

 usual way with the loop. Of course, there are 

 times when salmon will take almost anything ; but 

 when the water is clear, and you are fishing some 

 quiet, shallow pool, then the finest leaders and 

 the most delicate little knots are necessary. !. 

 fastening the leader to the line, the end of the line 

 is put through the loop at the other end of the 

 leader, and brought around in the same manner as 

 when attaching the fly. A knot at the end of the 

 line is unnecessary, as it will hold without one, 

 but on the leader it is indispensable. It is always 

 well to put our leaders in water just before they 

 are used. This will soften them and prevent break- 

 ing while handling, for they are somewhat brittle 

 when dry. It will also take out the kinks. Warm 

 water may be used, but never hot Sometimes 

 they become frayed ; by going over them briskly 



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