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to place them where desired. Two-thirds the 

 length of the rod is quite enough, for if longer the 

 bait would most probably get hitched in weeds, 

 etc. Whatever length is required to enable the 

 bait to reach the exact spot where it is intended 

 to alight can be released by holding a coil or two 

 in the left hand, and letting go with judgment as 

 the bait, impelled by the forward swing, flies out. 

 A little practice will quickly perfect the fisherman 

 in judging his distances accurately so that he can 

 shoot to within an inch of a briar or bush without 

 touching it. 



