FOREST AND S T R E A M 
1103 
A WAY TO TEST LEADERS. 
Editor Angling Department. I have had some 
trouble in obtaining satisfactory gut leaders. Is 
there not some way to tell a good leader besides 
taking the salesman’s word for it? 
E. B. S., Columbus, Ohio. 
When you buy a leader, look over it carefully 
for flat places. Roll the leader between your 
hands—you should be able to notice any flatness 
this way. Gut of good quality will be found to 
be perfectly round. 
MERITS OF THE “POUND FOR POUND”. 
Editor Angling Department: I have always 
been a plug fisherman for bass, but this year 
intend to try to land “the pound for pound fish” 
with the long rod and the fly. What is your 
opinion on this subject? 
F. M. A., Dalton, Mass. 
There has always been more or less controversy 
on this subject between “the plugger” and “the 
fly caster.” It seems to be more or less of an 
open question. Let’s hear from some of our 
readers on the subject. 
THE RIGHT ROD FOR FLY-CASTING. 
Editor Angling Department: I want to pur¬ 
chase a fly rod, and am somewhat inclined to 
buy a steel rod. Will you kindly advise in this 
matter. 
A. E. B., Buffalo, N. Y. 
Experts differ on this subject. One says steel 
rods are of no use for this particular method of 
fishing, while another advocates the use of a rod 
of this kind. It is purely a matter of opinion 
and a question that I am afraid will have to be 
decided by you alone. 
DR. SIMON'S CASTING RECORD BEATEN. 
Editor Angling Department: What is the dis¬ 
tance surf-casting record, and when was it made? 
J. T. S., Newark, N J. 
The record for this event is held by Dr. Carle- 
ton Simon of New York, with a cast of 329 feet 
18 inches, made on August 7, 1915, at the annual 
casting tourney of the Asbury Park Fishing Club, 
held at Deal, N. J. This record has recently 
been beaten in practice by E. E. Davis, of the 
Asbury Park Fishing Club of Grand City, Staten 
Island, with a cast of 397 feet. 
TO WATERPROOF A LINE. 
Editor Angling Department: I have a fishing 
line very loosely laid and find that it takes up 
quite a lot of water. I have been told that the 
best way to prevent this is to paraffine the line. 
Will you tell me how to do this? I have long 
been a reader of Forest and Stream and think it 
is the best of the outdoor magazines. 
C. P. T., Providence, R. I. 
In a quart of benzine dissolve about three 
ounces of paraffine; put the coiled line in the 
solution and let it stay about a half hour. Re¬ 
move from solution and then stretch it between 
two poles until it is dry, and wipe it off with 
a clean cloth, and it will be waterproof. 
HOW MANY PLUGS ARE NEEDED? 
Editor Angling Department: How many plugs 
does one require to meet all conditions and still 
bring home the full creel? 
F. C. M., Plymouth, Mass. 
See article on this subject in this issue of 
Forest and Stream. While they are nice to have, 
it is not necessary to purchase every new plug 
that is placed on the market. They will all catch 
fish at certain times. 
1"," .. .1IME was when Good' 
| year Cord Tires were 
1 considered the special 
_if prerogative of the 
iuiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii larger and costlier cars. 
Now, a tremendous demand has 
sprung up among owners of cars of 
every size and almost every class. 
You have known that Goodyear 
Cord Tires are regular equipment 
on the Franklin, the Packard Twin 
Six, the Locomobile, the Peerless, the 
White, the Haynes Twelve and the 
Stutz. 
Look about and you will see that 
they are being adopted, now, by 
owners of the Cadillac, Chalmers, 
Pierce'Arrow, Studebaker, Winton, 
Overland, Jeffery, Saxon, King, 
Case, Inter-State, Glide, Cole, Ford 
and many other cars. 
Could there be a stronger indica' 
tion of downright good value than 
this spontaneous and widespread 
adoption of a tire whose first cost 
is, of course, greater? 
If there wasn’t something more 
tangible than mere good looks and 
social distinction — the mass of 
motorists would never pay the 
higher price. 
That something is, of course, 
greater goodness, and greater com' 
fort, less-powerdost, and more'mile' 
age'gained. 
Extreme flexibility and resilience 
enable Goodyear Cord Tires to 
absorb road shocks without danger 
of stone'bruise and blow-out; assist 
in a quicker get-away; and make the 
car coast farther. 
Their size is much larger, and 
they have much greater air space, 
than ordinary Q. D. clinchers. This 
increased pneumatic cushion empha- 
sizes their comfort and offers further 
effective insurance against trouble. 
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 
Akron. Ohio 
Double •thick A 11 •, 
Wea ther a n d Ribbed 
Treads for rear a Kd 
front wheels. The deep, 
short All-Weather grits 
resist skidding and give 
great traction. The rib¬ 
bed Tread assists easy 
steering. 
No-Hook and Q. D. 
Clincher tyt>es, for gas¬ 
oline and electric cars. 
Goodyear Tires, Heavy 
Tourist Tubes and Tire 
Saver Accessories are 
easy to get from Good¬ 
year Service Station 
Dealers everywhere. 
Makes An Expert of the Amateur 
While gritting your teeth over a back-lash snarl, you have had to pause 
and exclaim in admiration of the ease and accuracy with which the expert beside 
you—the old greybeard of many summers' casting experience—gets his bait out, 
with nary a hitch or snarl or catch. 
Ten. fifteen, twenty years of fishing experience will give you that same deftness 
and skill.—But why wait those weary years when inventive genius has placed within 
your reach a reel with which you can cast, with all the expert's ease, this season, 
on your very next trip—NOW! 
The “Pflueger-Redifor” Anti-Back-Lash Casting Reel 
makes casting a real pleasure, for beginners as well as experts. 
Automatic thumbers. attached to the flange of the spool enclosed 
within the reel, free from all dirt and chance of harm, thumb me¬ 
chanically, retarding the spool as the bait slows down. 
Will hold from 60 tc 100 yards, according to size line used. 
Price, $7.50. (Fully guaranteed against defects of all kinds, FOR ALL TIME.) 
If your dealer cannot supply you, we will send it, postage prepaid, on receipt 
of price. 
The Enterprise Manufacturing Co. Dept. No. 2 1 Akron, O. 
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