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by putting the fork under the line near the hookS; and 

 hoisting it up. 



On laying Lines for Eels ; also on Baits, Hooks, and 

 the proper time to lay and take them up, to dry, 

 cleanse them, S;c. 



In directing the Angler to fasten his chain line to 

 bricks, stones, or lumps of earth, it applies chiefly 

 to rivers and other waters that are public or much 

 attended by Anglers, boat fishermen, bargemen, &c. 

 because, in such waters, he is likely to have his lines 

 discovered if they are fastened to piles, branches of 

 trees, or stakes ; therefore, the fastening to bricks, 

 &c., is the safest way^ but in waters where the 

 Angler feels confident all will be secure, he can 

 often lay his baited chain lines to more advantage 

 with the assistance of a second person in a boat, 

 &c. If the baits are well taken by good Eels, they 

 will often drag the line, bricks and all, a consider- 

 able distance from the place they were cast in, and 

 if they do not tear or twist themselves off, they will 

 often entangle the line, hooks, and themselves among 

 heavy beds of weeds, and give infinite trouble to the 

 Angler in recovering and fitting his line for another 

 night's fishing. 



Therefore, those who live near where they lay their 

 lines, had better begin to take them up soon after 



H twelve at pight ; for by that hour, if Eels run, they 

 J will certainly have taken the bait, and then the line, 

 I hooks, &c., are but little confused ; neither will a 



