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the drags may do pretty well, but a great improvement 

 may be made, the line usually attached is not half 

 strong enough. 



GENTLE BOX. 



The best sort are those japanned, and of a moderate 

 size, with an hinge or joint. 



BAIT KETTLE 



Should be commodious enough to keep your baits fresh 

 and lively; but if a smaller one is used, attach a cord, 

 and sink it in the River ; this will keep them fresh. 



BASKET AND PANNIER. 



A pannier, with a strap for fly fishing, is preferable, 

 as it keeps the fish better ; but for bottom fishing, a rush 

 basket is most useful ; those made in the neighbourhood 

 of Waltham Abbey are the best I have met with. For 

 Jack fishing, a dark fustian haversack is more conve- 

 nient than either. 



MULTIPLYING WINCH 



In fly fishing is indispensable ; I have described this in 

 my observations on Trout fishing : the same sort of 

 winch will suit for every other purpose. 



GROUND BAIT 



Should be moderately stiff clay worked up with coarse 



bran and powdered greaves ; the best way to mix it up 



is to clear away the grass, and treading on it with the 



heel of your boot till well mixed, it can then be easily 



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