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FISHING IN AMEEICAN WATERS. 

 A D 



This bait is intended to represent a live fish with a screw tail. Its main feature is an 

 ingenious combination of the spinning principle with that of the well-known "troll- 

 ing minnow." It is constructed of thin sheet metal, beautifully and durably sil- 

 ver-plated. The form, as indicated by the engraving, represents a perfect fish ; the 

 main portion of the body is stationary, and keeps in a vertical position in the wa- 

 ter, while the tail portion, D, revolves at the joint C by means of the turned ends 

 of the tail, A and B. 



It is well to have but two hooks on metal trolls, but they 

 should be as large as allowable for the size of lure. 



Needle-pointed, finely tempered steel hooks, of the Sproat 

 bend, are as good as any. 



Especial attention should always be paid to the quality of 

 hooks for all kinds of angling, but more especially for troll- 

 ing. 



The brightest artificial disguises are generally the best for 

 trolling baits. 



This troll, if made strong enough, would be a very success- 

 ful one for bluefish and Spanish mackerel. 



THE PROPELLING MINNOW. No. 2. 



This minnow is made from gutta-percha, shaded and colored 

 to represent a live minnow. The pectoral fins are represent- 

 ed by screw propellers, which, with the curve of the tail, ren- 

 der the lure very attractive, as its motion in the water re- 

 sembles that of a living fish. This may be made of any size, 

 to suit the kind of fishing for which it is required. Andrew 

 Clerk & Co. have them of all sizes, from those for use with a 

 fly-rod to such as are large enough to troll with for the fishes 

 of our great lakes. 



This bait has never been tried in our waters. It is similar 

 to the troll for salmon in the lakes of Scotland, and, I think, 

 will prove to be excellent for sea trout. It received a pre- 



