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Next best are leather brogans. They are very comfortable 

 and answer the purpose admirably, though it is necessary 

 to take the best care of them in order that they may be 

 kept soft and pliable; a liberal application of castor oU, 

 while wet, is the best plan for accomplishing this result. 

 Very few anglers, however, attend to this matter as they 

 should, and are very loth to give the needed attention to 

 leather wading-shoes when through fishing; consequently, 

 when next needed they are as hard and stiff as a board. 

 Wading-shoes of any kind should have soft iron hob-nails 

 in the heels and soles to prevent slipping on rocks. 



EoD AND Eeel Cases. 



Leather cases for the rod and reel are very convenient 

 and desirable articles, especially for the angling tourist. 



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A good and highly-prized rod or reel should have the best 

 care ; and a rod, especially, is liable to serious injury when 

 protected only by a common canvas cover. 



The Thos. H. Chubb Eod Co., of Post Mills, Vt., 

 the well-known manufacturers of anglers' goods, make a 

 specialty of leather rod and reel cases. They are made of 

 heavy bridle leather, with handle, and if re- 

 quired, a padlock. The rod eases are made 

 to hold one or more rods. To the angler who 

 delights in completeness of outfit, I can cheer- 

 fully recommend these useful articles. They 

 will be duly appreciated by any angler who 

 has ever made an extended trip to the woods, 

 lakes, or streams by the usual modes of conveyance. 



