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play of the lissom but muscular body, show that 

 he is able and ready to pounce on whatever 

 objects his choice may determine. At length 

 something appears, and before we can well note 

 his absence he has shot through the clear waters, 

 captured his prey, and returned once more to 

 his hiding-place." 



With regard to tackle an experienced angler 

 remarks : 



" An 1 8-foot rod is in my opinion long 

 enough for any river. I have fished with rods of 

 all lengths, from 15 ft. to 20 ft., and consider an 

 1 8-foot rod the best. I would also recommend 

 the salmon-fisher in Canada to have a second rod 

 i6|- ft. in length. As regards rods opinions 

 differ." 



We found the steel rod used chiefly by 

 Americans for maskinonge, and MacLaren had 

 a long argument as to the merits and demerits 

 of this rod. I am inclined to think a limber rod 

 in the hands of an expert will be found preferable 

 to a stiff one. 



The reel is a most important part of the outfit, 

 and care should be taken to provide three or four 

 in case of accidents. Fishermen not only differ 

 in the matter of rods, but also in the matter of 



