WITHOUT
ANY DOUBT it can be a great problem. One’s trout-fishing outfit
can easily fall into disrepair. In this article, Dr Paul Weymss, of the
University of Wem, explains, in easy-to-follow terms, how best to maintain
your equipment and win over otherwise suspicious onlookers.
It is of fundamental importance, if not imperative, that you keep your rod in tip-top condition. I find that the most suitable method is, to start with, to fit a stout rubber
tube
to the extremity of the instrument (see fig.1), remembering to
grasp the cork firmly in the right hand whilst keeping an eye upon the
clock. Always bear in mind that some of the leading practitioners are
professional and can do this in fifteen minutes or even less. After fitting
the cork into a comfortable position, apply the fluid pressure gently
at first, but increasing through the operation. Ensure that the pulley
system (see fig.2) is not tangled in with the stout rubber tube,
or you might have to start afresh. A dollop of plasticene™ can come
in useful, and leading trout fishermen are often seen keeping plasticene
behind the ear. It is generally not a requirement to overhaul the pulley-system
but it can become easily 
tangled
in pondweed, overhanging branches and parts of Denmark. The anode must
not be confused with the 2M Ohm resistor, or the valveholder will get
stuck in the holes (one side only). The second stage of the operation
is rather simpler, but does require safety clothing, such as a well-knotted
silk tie 
and
close-fitting waist-coat (see fig.3). A well-clenched pipe will
give an indefeasible aura of competence and you will find, after only
a little practice, a small but perfectly formed audience will 
gather
(see fig.4) and can often be invited to inspect your trout-fishing
outfit at close quarters. At that point, the vital importance of keeping
the equipment in good order and free from clogging will become clear.
It’s amazing what you can catch! Happy fishing. This is a shorter
version of an article that first appeared in The Spectator.
It is of fundamental importance, if not imperative, that you keep your rod in tip-top condition. I find that the most suitable method is, to start with, to fit a stout rubber
tube
to the extremity of the instrument (see fig.1), remembering to
grasp the cork firmly in the right hand whilst keeping an eye upon the
clock. Always bear in mind that some of the leading practitioners are
professional and can do this in fifteen minutes or even less. After fitting
the cork into a comfortable position, apply the fluid pressure gently
at first, but increasing through the operation. Ensure that the pulley
system (see fig.2) is not tangled in with the stout rubber tube,
or you might have to start afresh. A dollop of plasticene™ can come
in useful, and leading trout fishermen are often seen keeping plasticene
behind the ear. It is generally not a requirement to overhaul the pulley-system
but it can become easily tangled
in pondweed, overhanging branches and parts of Denmark. The anode must
not be confused with the 2M Ohm resistor, or the valveholder will get
stuck in the holes (one side only). The second stage of the operation
is rather simpler, but does require safety clothing, such as a well-knotted
silk tie and
close-fitting waist-coat (see fig.3). A well-clenched pipe will
give an indefeasible aura of competence and you will find, after only
a little practice, a small but perfectly formed audience will gather
(see fig.4) and can often be invited to inspect your trout-fishing
outfit at close quarters. At that point, the vital importance of keeping
the equipment in good order and free from clogging will become clear.
It’s amazing what you can catch! Happy fishing. This is a shorter
version of an article that first appeared in The Spectator.