| Description |
115 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm |
| Contents |
Finding the fish -- The weather and fishing -- The times to fish -- Surface of the water -- Illustration-trolling in the Adirondacks -- Shore lines -- Favorite nooks of the favorite fish -- Playing the fish -- Illustration-brook trout fly fishing -- The senses of fish -- When to snub or "jerk" -- Casting the fly --Points on fly fishing -- How to know what flies to use -- Bait casting -- Trolling -- Still fishing or "plugging" -- How to use a landing net -- Illustration-in a mountain brook -- Fishing in waders -- Repairing waders -- Getting loose from snags -- Salt water fishing -- Surf fishing -- Illustration-casting in the surf -- Brotherhood among fishermen -- Caring for the fish -- How to keep bait -- Knots for fishermen -- Fighting bugs and flies -- Illustration-bait casting on the delta -- Cooking fish in camp -- General recipes, camp cooking -- How to build camp fires -- Choosing the fish line -- Illustration-rowing your own boat when trolling -- Points on choosing hooks -- Points on selecting reels -- Points on selecting spools -- Points on selecting rods -- Illustration-bringing home the fish -- Care of fishing tackle -- Illustration-the advantage of a good guide -- Boat precautions -- Handling the boat in a storm -- What to do when lost -- Illustration-alone but happy -- Distress signals -- "First aid" suggestions -- Fish and camp photography -- Etiquette among fishermen -- Illustration-casting from a boat -- Telescopic bait rods -- Telescopic fly rods -- Jointed bait rods -- Special bait casting rod -- Light "french gray" bait casting rod -- Illustration-a famous fishing calendar -- Dress suit case bait rod -- Muscallonge rod -- Salt water rod -- Jointed fly rods -- Trunk rod -- Adjustable telescopic bait rods -- Illustration-fishing calendar, painted by Oliver Kemp -- Adjustable telescopic fly rod -- Fishing for health. |
| Note |
"A collection of pointers pertaining to fishing, gathered from famous fishing Guides and Expert Anglers. Compiled by several lovers of "The Gentle Art," and dedicated to those who fish for the love of sport."--inside cover. |
| Subject |
Fishing.
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