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made. If reparched, they will again be ready for a 

 second operation. They ought to be put into the boots 

 while still moderately hot. 



LANDING-NET. 



For rivers with steep banks rising abruptly out of 

 the water, or where the fish run large, a landing-net is 

 an indispensable article. They may be had either cir- 

 cular or oval in form, and with rims either of wood or 

 wire at pleasure, but the circular one with folding joints 

 is by far the most convenient to carry, as it may be 

 stowed away either in the creel or pocket of the sports- 

 man when not in use, or slung across his back. 



FISII-PANNIEK OR CEEEL. 



The ordinary fish-pannier is constructed of basket- 

 work, and is both light and handy, but it has one grave 

 fault viz., that of allowing the fish to become completely 

 shrivelled up and spoilt in dry warm weather. To remedy 

 this, an oil-cloth lining, made to fit the inside of the 

 creel or pannier accurately, to which it may be attached 

 by hooks and eyes, or buttons, will both keep it clear of 

 all filth, and prevent the fish from shrivelling in dry 

 weather, while it can be removed and washed after being 

 used. A pannier made of tin-plate also preserves the 

 fish moist and fresh for any length of time, but it is 

 rather heavy. If the latter is used, a few appropriate 

 compartments may be attached either to the inside of 



