KILLING A PIKE. 



the water; we now withdrew to a comfortable inn, on the 

 river side, for refreshment, and while taking our wine, and 

 at other opportunities, I gave him further information on 

 trolling and Jack fishing, which the reader may find in this 

 and the following chapters. 



TROLLING CONTINUED. 



When trolling for Jack or Pike, make it a rule to keep 

 as far from the water as you can, and always commence 

 by casting in search near the shore side, with the wind at 

 your back ; but if the water and weather is very bright, 

 fish against the wind; after trying closely, make your 

 next throw further in the water, and draw and sink the 

 baited hook, drawing it straight upwards near to the sur- 

 face of the water, and also to the right and left, searching 

 carefully every foot of water, and draw your bait with 

 the stream, because you must know that Jack and Pike 

 lay jn wait for food with their heads and eyes pointing 

 up the stream, to catch what may be coming down, there 



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