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THE TROLLER S GUIDE. 



CHAP. V. 



Nc. 1, Multiplying Winch. No. 2, Bank Runner. No. 3, Thumb Winder. 

 No. 4, Trace with three Swan Shot. No. 5, Trace with Dip Lead. 



Trolling Lines, Winch and Thumb Winders, Bank 

 Runners, Traces, &;c. 



Trolling lines are made of silk, and also of silk and 

 hairj or mohair of various lengths and strength, by 

 platting, spinning, or twisting several strands toge- 

 ther. There are silk lines, called India twist, sold at the 

 fishing-tackle shops, and at some of the china shops, 

 and other shops in London. This India twist may be 

 bought of any length and degree of strength and fine- 

 ness, at something less per yard than what is manu- 

 factured in this country ; but it is much inferior in 

 strength and value, because it is full of gum when you 



