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Shot-cartridge, sixteen gauge, were packed the same way, 

 twenty-five to the box. 



The explorer would do well always to have on his 

 person a compass, a light waterproof bag containing 

 matches, a waterproof box of salt, and a strong, light, 

 linen or silk fish-line with several hooks, a knife, and an 

 automatic at his belt, with several loaded magazines for 

 the latter in his pocket. Thus provided, if accidentally 

 lost for several days in the forest (which often happens 

 to the rubber hunters in Brazil), he will be provided with 

 the possibility of getting game and making himself shelter 

 and fire at night. 



Fish. — For small fish like the pacu and piranha an 

 ordinary bass hook will do. For the latter, because of 

 its sharp teeth, a hook with a long shank and phosphor- 

 bronze leader is the best ; the same character of leader is 

 best on the hook to be used for the big fish. A tarpon 

 hook will hold most of the great fish of the rivers. A 

 light rod and reel would be a convenience in catching 

 the pacu. We used to fish for the latter variety in the 

 quiet pools while allowing the canoe to drift, and always 

 saved some of the fish as bait for the big fellows. We 

 fished for the pacu as the native does, kneading a ball 

 of mandioc farina with water and placing it on the hook 

 as bait. I should not be surprised, though, if it were 

 possible, with carefully chosen flies, to catch some of the 

 fish that every once in a while we saw rise to the surface 

 and drag some luckless insect under. 



Clothing. — Even the experienced traveller when go- 

 ing into a new field will commit the crime of carrying too 

 much luggage. Articles which he thought to be camp 



