54 THE FISHING-HOD; 



spinning depends on a few leading or rudi- 

 mentary principles, I shall endeavour to impress 

 them upon my readers. 



The minnow-rod should be a light one : 

 bamboo is the best material for the purpose. 

 The length of the rod must depend on the 

 width of the stream or waters to be fished. 



Sometimes a twenty-feet rod is necessary, 

 whilst in narrow waters, or when wading, one 

 of twelve or fourteen feet will be most useful. 



From twenty to thirty yards of line will be 

 sufficent; and, when spinning, always take 

 care to have a less length of line out, than the 

 length of the rod, or you cannot spin with skill 

 and precesion. 



On your bait being seized by a jack, you must 

 instantly allow the line to run off the reel, so as 

 to give time for the fish to gorge the minnow. 



There are various kinds of minnow-tackle 

 sold at all the fishing-tackle shops, from which 

 the young angler can make a selection; and 

 with a very little ingenuity he will be enabled 

 to make his own tackle for spinning the min- 

 now* 



It must always be remembered, that the 

 tackle and hooks must be of a size and strength 



