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and all launched at a given signal, and much amusement 

 and delight is afforded the spectators, by the Jack and 

 Pike dragging the bottles about, (and often two comes in 

 contact.) If the fish feed well, which is generally the case, 

 for this extensive piece of water abounds with Jack and 

 very large Pike, some fasten their trimmer lines to large 

 bricks, or heavy pieces of stone, or clods of earth, to 

 prevent being noticed, and throw them into the water. 



Snaring or Haltering of Jack and 

 Pike. 



In the spring and summer, Jack and Pike will frequently 

 lie dozing near the surface of the water, especially in large 

 ditches connected with rivers and ponds, also among 

 weeds ; they are then taken in an unsportsmanlike 

 manner, by making a running noose of wire gimp trolling 

 line, or treble twisted gut fastened to a strong line and 

 rod, or pole, the noose should be very carefully drawn 

 over the fish's head beyond the gills, then with a strong 

 jerk he is securely caught : lift him out immediately. 

 Fish may be taken when found lying in a similar manner 

 to that already described, by putting two or three strong 

 hooks at the bottom of your line, and letting them sink 

 under the fish, then strike smartly, and you will generally 

 be successful. 



