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THE MET-SLADE. 



As this is, however, a less certain resource, many in the 

 autumn preserve in spirits or strong brine the needful supply 

 of baits for the winter : an expedient that answers perfectly 

 well; for these pickled baits prove nearly as killing as if 

 fresh, and what is more remarkable, even when attached to 

 night-lines. A friend, resident near to the Wenern, indeed, 

 actually imported a keg of small salted herrings from the 

 neighbouring coast ; and he assures me that he found them 

 succeed just as well as any other bait. 



THE MET-SLADE. 



To conclude. In the winter, and in lieu of the large 

 Korg, or basket, containing the needful implements for 



