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intended to be worn over the ordinary worsted ones ; 

 some even wear two pairs of stockings below them 

 to keep their feet warm in cold weather. Between 

 the waterproof stockings and the boots, to prevent 

 the latter from cutting the former, another pair of 

 worsted stockings must be put. 



Waterproof stockings will last a long time, if, 

 after having been used, they are turned inside out 

 to allow the perspiration which accumulates in the 

 inside to dry off, otherwise it will cause the material 

 to rot. Over them the angler should have a pair of 

 good stout shoes or boots well ironed. In all boots 

 or shoes meant for wading this should be attended to, 

 or the angler may slip among the stones, and get an 

 unexpected bath some morning. It will also be found 

 an improvement to bore holes in the soles of them 

 to permit the water to escape, as much water about 

 the feet is disagreeable as well as weighty ; and 

 wading gear of any description is quite heavy enough 

 in itself. To keep wading boots and shoes soft, and 

 prevent the leather from cracking, it is necessary 

 that when drying they should be well greased. For 

 this purpose we know nothing better than the grease 

 which curriers use for their leather, and which may 

 be had at any currier's. 



Rods. There is no article of an angler's equip- 

 ment that affords more room for the exercise of 

 taste in its selection than the rod. Eods may be 

 bought at such a moderate price, and withal so much 

 better than any angler can make them for himself, 



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