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set represented. In case a heavier sinker is required, No. 1 

 is unscrewed, and presents the appearance of Nos. 2 and 3. 

 The increased weight necessary is found in such wheels as 4 

 and 5, which are screwed on 3, and then 2 is again fastened 

 to 3 by means of the screw. The sinkers are of lead, and the 

 screw of 3 and the hole of 2 are brass, in order that they shall 

 be strong and not corrode. I can not recommend them for 

 the heavy fish of our bays and estuaries, as they are liable to 

 unscrew on the bottom and in a strong tide ; but as sinkers 

 for float-fishing, no invention, I think, could be more oppor- 

 tune. They are to be found at the principal fishing-tfackle 

 stores. 





