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of the rod and the lead, which of course rests on the 
bottom. A few slight twitches indicate a bite, anda 
decided tug the moment for striking, which it is im- 
portant should be done sharply, as the lead has often to 
be moved by the stroke before its effect reaches the 
fish. There is also generally a considerable pressure of 
stream on the line Owing partly to this and partly to 
the weight of lead to be worked, an ordinary Jack-rod 
and spinning-line are the most convenient implements 
for leger-fishing. The rod for Jack contained in the 
general rod described at page 51, will answer the pur- 
pose well. 
Legering is most effective in deep, strong eddies, and 
rushes of water where an ordinary bait would not reach 
the bottom, or could not be effectively worked. For 
any other water the Nottingham method is to be 
preferred. 
The bait may be either a whole lob-worm or the tail 
of one. In the former case the point of the hook should 
be inserted in the head of the worm, and then, by a 
process like that of passing a bodkin and tape through a 
hem, be ‘run’ through the whole of the worm except 
about an inch of the tail. 
The same ground baits are used as for float-fishing, 
but opinions differ as to whether the ground baiting 
should take place before or during the sport, and whether 
the ground bait should be worms or greaves. My own — 
experience leads me to give the preference, especially 
