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THE ENGLISH ANGLER IN FLORIDA 



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possible, for that is a golden rule in all angling. It will not 

 be done without frequent rushes, but the experienced boat- 

 man will meanwhile have been backing towards and following 



"EVERY ONE SATISFIED." 



the fish about, paddling gently ; so that you may find yourself 

 the best part of a mile away from the place where you hooked 

 your fish before you come to close quarters. The tarpon when 

 near the boat, and partially exhausted, has a vicious habit of 



