June, 1919 
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NOVA SCOTIAN OUTFIT 
THE ESSENTIALS FOR A SPRING AND SUMMER FISHING 
TRIP IN THE LAND OF MANY LAKES AND STREAMS 
By PHIL. H. MOORE 
N the following 
resume of the cor- 
rect fishing tackle 
and clothing for a 
combined canoe, tent- 
ing and fishing trip 
in Nova Scotia, it is 
my intention to 
touch only upon the 
essentials. Many al- 
leged comforts and 
luxuries may be ad- 
ded as experiments. 
Owing to the method 
of fishing, which is all from canoes, a 
little added weight is not any consid- 
eration. 
It is usual for any well-equipped guide 
or sporting camp proprietor to furnish a 
first-class tent, canoes, paddles, dishes, 
axes, lantern, blankets, etc. 
Fly Rods 
At least two best quality, split bamboo 
fly rods, not over nine feet in length 
nor over ounces in weight. 
Reels 
Any make of first class duplicating 
trout reels, capable of holding fifty yards 
of line. The writer has used a Kelso 
automatic reel for the last eight years 
with wonderful satisfaction, and it is 
still going strong. 
Line 
Fifty yards of best enamelled silk 
trout line. Although twenty-five yards 
of line and a five-ounce rod will handle 
a 3% pound trout with ease, there are 
occasions when your flies might get 
snagged, or lodged in the trees. If your 
canoe is moving in a swift current, plenty 
of line gives the guide an opportunity to 
get the headway off his craft, before the 
line is all paid out, with the consequent 
breaking of the leader and loss of flies. 
Leader 
Use the best three-loop English gut 
trout leader of medium weight, not over 
six feet long. There is no object in using 
an extremely fine leader, as Nova Scotia 
trout are not particular. Do not start 
out with less than six leaders for a 
week’s fishing. 
Flies 
Use good-sized flies. The big trout 
are not apt to notice small ones. What- 
ever flies you may bring, include six each 
of the following: Parmachenee Belle, 
Montreal, Royal Coachman, Silver Doc- 
tor, Ginger Quill, Maple Bud. 
Bait-Hooks 
One dozen, with gut attached, the right 
size for using minnow bait. If the 
weather happens to be gray, foggy or 
rainy, the limit can be caught fishing 
under water with live bait, when the 
trout wouldn’t look at a fly. The fish 
caught this way are usually large ones. 
Dip Net 
Use a folding dip net with a handle 
in two joints. When assembled, the han- 
dle should be four feet long; the bow 
should be of the take-down variety, pre- 
ferably of steel, and the net itself should 
have a minnow bottom so that it can 
be used for dipping bait. 
Creel 
Use a collapsible canvas creel in pre- 
ference to the basket. If you have an 
optimistic imagination, buy a big one. 
If you are pessimistic, get a little one. 
In any case, you will catch your twenty 
a day, if you fish. 
Match-Box 
Should be made of rustless metal and 
water-tight. 
Knife 
Buy a large, common two-bladed jack- 
knife with a cork screw (if you are 
inclined that way). It should have a 
ring through the handle so that a key 
chain or other lanyard may be attached. 
A jack-knife is more convenient than a 
sheath knife. Pick out one with a good, 
smooth, round handle, so that it will not 
blister your hands when whittling, which 
is a necessary adjunct to a rainy day. 
Compass 
Not necessary, since you are going to 
travel by water with a guide, and all 
the streams lead to the sea. If you do 
get one, buy the kind that you can pin 
to the front of your vest or jersey. 
Fly-Dope 
Trust to your sense of smell in buying 
this. Pick out the strongest smelling, 
greasiest looking mess you can find. 
Nova Scotia black flies are no epicures 
when it comes to dope, as their sense of 
taste has been somewhat blunted from 
years’ of indulgence. They have arrived 
at a stage where they enjoy only the 
very strongest and rankest concoction. 
Using a little forethought this way, you 
will find the flies will appreciate your 
efforts in their behalf, and hardly bother 
you at all. Most of your fishing will be 
done in the wide, breezy streams, and 
the flies will not molest you unless you 
loiter ashore in the shade. They do not 
bite at night. 
Clothing 
Hat — Light-weight felt, with medium 
brim. 
Fly-net — Don't bring one if you like 
to chew or smoke. 
Gloves — Light cotton or kid, with the 
fingers cut off. They will last only a 
day or two anyway. 
Underclothes — The kind you are used 
to. If you want to visit Nova Scotia 
in the latter part of May or June, you 
will find the nights cool, and you may 
encounter some rainy weather with east 
winds. In the Lake Rossignol district, 
the climate is about the same as Boston, 
at the same time of year. 
Shirt — Don’t buy one. Get a light- 
weight, long-sleeved, turtle-neck wool jer- 
sey, and tuck it down inside of your 
trousers. This will protect your wrists 
and neck from flies and other insects (if 
you sleep on the ground) and having no 
opening in front as an outing shirt has, 
fools the black flies completely. A flea 
has nothing on a black-fly, when it comes 
to crawling inside of a fellow’s shirt. 
COMFORT CAMP PILLOWS 
are so cool and yielding that the most restful, 
beneficial sleep is assured. Tliese pillows have 
removable wash covers and are SANITARY — 
VERMIN and WATERPROOF. Will last for 
years, and when deflated can be carried in your 
pocket. The only practical pillow for all uses. 
Three Sizes: 11 x 16— $2.25. IG x 21— $2.75. 17 
X 26 — $3.50. Postpaid anywhere in U. S. A. 
Satisfaction is guaranteed or money refunded. 
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Grand Rapids, Wis, 4 Spring St. 
REAL ESTATE FOR SPORTSMEN 
HUNTING AND FISHING CAMP AND 
buildings for sale. Situated at Cedar Lake, Digby 
County, Nova Scotia. In the heart of moose 
and deer country. Undoubtedly the best trout 
fishing in this Province. Main camp and five 
other buildings in perfect repair. On point sur- 
rounded by giant hemlock timber; fully equipped; 
luxurious quarters; five canoes and steel row 
boat; 125 acres heavily timbered with pine, spruce 
and hemlock; three rivers, besides numerous lakes 
in vicinity; some of latter never fished. Can run 
main river in canoe forty miles to salt water with 
one portage of half mile through hard woods. 
Ice house filled; finest spring water, always ice 
cold: can use car to within one mile of lake; tele- 
phone half mile; daily mail if desired, leaving 
Boston, Mass., afternoon, arrive camp next day 
noon. Best situation and camps in our North 
woods. Ideal for club of five to twelve, or as 
gentlemen’s hunting and fishing camp. For quick 
sale at $4,000. Timber alone worth more than 
purchase price. Best of guides if desired. Ad- 
dress H. A. P. Smith. ex-President Nova Scotia 
Guides Association, Digby, N. S. 
