64 THE TROLLER'S GUIDE. 



Observe that you make it a rule to bait your hook the 

 last thing, after all is complete in respect to float; line, &c. 

 for the more lively and strong the bait swims, the greater 

 the chance you have of a run, and the fish pouching 

 instead of blowing it out, which sometimes is the case 

 when Jack or Pike are not much on the feed and the bait 

 fish not very lively or tempting. Also recollect, that when 

 trolling with the gorge, the snap, or Live-Bait Fishing in 

 a place very likely for Jack or Pike to lay, do not leave 

 after a throw or two, especially if you have seen a fish 

 move there at any former day, or if you have had a run 

 in this place, and the Jack or Pike left your bait without 

 pouching, but continue to cast and fish every foot of 

 water for a considerable time, and if not successful, try 

 the same place on your return, or as the gunner say's, 

 try back. 



Snap Fishing, for Jack or Pike, with 

 Dead Baits. 



When you intend using snap hooks with dead baits, 

 for Jack or Pike Fishing, it is better to have a very stout 

 top on your rod (such as recommended in chap. IV.) 

 because much strength is required in striking when you 

 feel a run, for it depends entirely upon the firm hold you 

 have of the fish, by one or more of the hooks having pass- 

 ed into or through some part of the Jack or Pike's gills, 



