66 THE TARPON 



can be carried easily in the pocket. This dope has 

 been used with complete success for nearly half a cen- 

 tury, both in Canada and in this country, by Mr. George 

 B. Hayes, the veteran angler of Buffalo. If the mos- 

 quitoes are very bad one will also need a pair of light 

 leggins and gloves. 



You will probably wish to fish the tides at night, for 

 tarpon, like their cousins the herring, frequently bite 

 the best at this time. It is then the mosquitoes are 

 most active. An ordinary close fitting cloth helmet 

 long enough to flow over the shoulders and be tucked 

 under the outer garment is a convenience for the por- 

 tion of your face exposed can be liberally covered with 

 the remedy and immunity gained. With proper pre- 

 cautions and a little forethought the mosquitoes will 

 not trouble you. 



