WHIPPINGS, SERVINGS, KNOTS, ETC 



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of the hook in the manner illustrated. The end (B) is next 

 whipped to the hook shank (A), and the three lengths of line 

 which now start from the eye are loosely plaited together. 

 This snood, which closely resembles one of those used for 

 tarpon, should be about two to three feet in length. It will be 

 noted that only one of the three lengths of line passes through 

 the eye in the illustration. If the eye is large enough, two 

 and, if possible, all three lengths should pass through the eye. 

 So much for hooks, whippings and servings. 



ORDINARY GUT KNOTS 



A necessary knot to be learnt is one suitable for tying two 

 lengths of gut together. A strong trustworthy knot is quickly 

 made by laying the two ends together (A) and tying them 

 in a simple knot, placing the ends through a second time (c), 



