THE WALL-EYED PIKE 



lunge, and pike, there is always a prospect of 

 securing some of these. 



In this method of fishing, one rule must be 

 invariably followed to insure success. When the 

 proper length of line is out, fully eight or ten feet 

 additional should be drawn from the reel and held 

 loosely in the lap. In case of a strike, this line is 

 thrown free, to allow the fish to properly swallow 

 the minnows before being struck and hooked. 

 The oarsman should stop rowing at the same time. 

 If the fish is struck at once when it bites, without 

 allowing any slack line, non-success will usually 

 follow, as a moment or two is necessary to allow 

 the minnow and hook to be gorged. 



In river fishing for pike-perch, either in rapids 

 or at points where the current is strong, a most 

 successful method to follow, is to anchor the boat, 

 and to use the same plan of tackle as just described, 

 but with the addition of a sinker suitable to the 

 strength of the current. The sinker should be 

 fastened fully six or eight feet above the hook, per- 

 mitting the minnow to play about freely. Suffi- 

 cient line should be let out to allow the bait to 

 reach close to the bottom. It is not necessary to 

 have slack line in the lap as in trolling, but the 

 fish should not be struck for a moment or two 

 after it bites. As a light rod is being used, both 

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