Going to the Water

Articles In This Section:

· Going to the Water

· Jointing the Rod

· Tying Line To Leader

· Tying Fly to Leader

IF the " getting-in place " is not far from the water so much the better. If the angler must travel some distance to the stream or lake it is best not to wear the waders. Carry them and wear a pair of moccasins or tennis slippers on the feet which, when the waders are donned, can either be cached or carried inside of the waders, by tying the strings together and suspending on the belt, or in the knapsack pocket of the "monkey jacket."

Be sure that some leaders are soaking when you leave for the fishing grounds.

The rod should not be jointed up until the waters are reached. The rod that is carried jointed in a wagon or motor car is subjected to injurious vibrations to say nothing of the increased danger of smashing it and the bother of carrying it through the brush.