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where a large pail can be utilized, is to have two pails, one 

 fitting within the other. This form of pail is generally 

 and conveniently made as follows: 



The outer bucket is of heavy tin, and made round, with 

 a capacity of I'rom two to five gallons ; a stout wire bail or 

 handle is attached, with a wooden or tin hand-piece. The 

 inner bucket is also made of tin, to fit somewhat loosely 

 in the outer one; but the top of this bucket should be an 

 inch below the top of the outer pail. It has an opening, 

 fitted with a lid on top, through which the hand can be 

 readily inserted ; and has a tin-hasp and loop for fastening 

 securely. In addition, there is a flat tin-handle, in the 

 form of an arch, on the top of the lid, by which the inner 

 pail can be easily lifted out. 



The inner pail is freely perforated on the top, bottom 

 and sides, so that, upon raising it, the water leaves it 

 rapidly, and a minnow can thus be readily selected. 

 Whenever necessary, the inner pail can be taken out, the 

 top securely fastened by the hasp and loop, and the pail 

 sunk in the Avater to revive the minnows, while the angler 

 is taking his lunch or siesta. Both pails should be well 

 painted, inside and out. Sometimes the lower half of the 

 inner pail is formed of copper or galvanized iron Avire- 

 gauze. 



For fishing in a stream, where the angler is a-foot, a much 

 smaller and lighter bucket must be used, on the score of por- 

 tability and general convenience. In this case, the bucket 

 is made single, usually, and of an oblong or oval shape, 

 to admit of its being more readily carried. It is fitted 

 with a handle or bail, and the top is soldered in, an inch 

 or two below the rim of the bucket; and this top only is 

 perforated. There is also a lid in the top, which is usually 



