20 MODERN PRACTICAL ANGLER. 
Since I brought the above subject under the notice of 
anglers, in 1861, I have had the satisfaction of seeing 
this principle adopted by the large majority of trollers, 
and its efficacy as a complete cure for kinking generally 
admitted. The engraving below represents the final result 
of my experiments to reduce the principle to practice in 
the simplest possible form. I think it will be found that 
the arrangement of lead as shown in the diagram meets 
whatever objections have been urged against this tackle, 
on the ground of its liability to catch in weeds, un- 
sightliness, &c. In attaching the lead to the trace, all 
that is necessary is that at the point where it is to 
remain, viz., just above the swivel, it should fit the trace 
tightly, so as not to shift its position. 
The lead is greatly improved by being varnished, or 
painted, a dark green, or weed tint, as lead is a very 
showy colour in bright water, and I have on more than 
one occasion known fish to run at and seize the lead, 
instead of the bait. An excellent varnish for this 
purpose is made with powdered dark green sealing-wax, 
and spirit of wine, mixed to about the thickness of thin 
treacle. 
