FLOATS. 



Kirby-hook is generally preferred, and I think with 

 reason ; Eel-hooks are made stronger and ranker than 

 other hooks : see Angling Apparatus, Plate 3, and the 

 cuts below. 



J Ij 



Limerick. 



KendaL Sneckbend. 



On Floats. 



It is of the first consequence that the Angler should 

 be acquainted with the float proper for fishing in differ- 

 ent waters, and for various kinds of fish} as more 

 depends upon that part of his tackle than inexperi- 

 enced or superficial observers imagine. I shall there- 

 fore request his attention, while I point out those pro- 

 per for the purpose. 



THE TIP-CAPPED FLOAT. 



These floats are made of several pieces of quill ; or 

 of reed for the middle, and ivory or tortoiseshell at top 

 and bottom, narrow at each end, gradually increasing 

 in bulk or circumference to the middle : but those 

 which are made thickest above the middle nearest the 

 top, I find swim the steadiest in blowing weather, 



