Tackle and Accessories. 9 



having tackle and fish in one basket or bag, 

 even though you should have something be- 

 tween. Some anglers go the length of a lun- 

 cheon-basket, but this savours so much of the 

 picnic that we don't approve of it. 



Landing-Net and Gaff. These may be got 

 at any tackle shop, the only care to be exer- 

 cised being in the selection of a good long 

 handle, and in seeing that the net be made 

 of twine which resists the catching of hooks, 

 and that it be of a size capable of landing a 

 large fish, as the gaff leaves an ugly mark, 

 and should only be used when actually neces- 

 sary. The screw of the net -hoop and of the 

 gaff will suit the same handle. 



Fishing-Rods. For loch-fishing, it is desir- 

 able to use a rod not less than 14 feet in 

 length, if fishing for ordinary yellow trout ; but 

 if for sea trout, and the chance of " a fish " par 

 excellence, then the rod should be a couple of 

 feet longer. The angler will find that it is 

 better to have both rods with him the spare 

 one being handy in case of calamity as the 

 extra trouble of carrying is very slight : rods 

 and landing-net handle can be easily tied up to- 

 gether with small leather straps. Do not have 



