34 THE TROLLER'S GUIDE; 



through which rings the trolling 1 line runs; these leather 

 loops are made in a similar manner to those which you 

 may see in the fishing-tackle shops, passed over as the 

 means of keeping together the several joints of hazel and 

 other common fishing rods. . 



Some few anglers troll without a rod, only using a poll 

 or stick, with a forked top; they carry their line on a bank 

 runner or a hand winder ; after baiting the hook and let- 

 ting out a proper length of line, they then pass the fork 

 of the stick or poll under the line, about a yard above the 

 baited hook, and cast out in search, and occasionally use 

 the said fork to hoist the line over, &c. the high sags, 

 rushes, or whatever else may impede their progress. This 

 mode of Jack or Pike Fishing can. be resorted to by an 

 angler who may be at a water which promises sport, and 

 he unfortunately is without a proper rod ; unless this hap r 

 pens, I think few anglers would so troll or fish for Jack or 

 Pike. 



Having discoursed, I hope, both plainly and sufficiently 

 on hooks, lines, and rods, I shall now proceed to direct the 

 reader how 'to select the best and most proper baits for 

 trolling or Jack fishing, during the different seasons of the 

 year; but I believe it will be best first to give him direc- 

 tions how to repair a broken rod, in case of such an acci- 

 dent occuring, especially while at his sport. 



