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to contain from eighty to one hundred yards 

 of line, is requisite ; and for trout a brass 

 reel containing from thirty to forty yards 

 of line, gradually tapering to a few hairs at 

 the end, where a foot-link of gut holding 

 the flies is to be fixed. 



Silkworm gut lines are from two to four 

 yards long, and are used as lengths to be 

 added to the line on the reel, either for fly- 

 fishing or bottom-fishing. Lines for trolling 

 are of several kinds, some of twisted silk, 

 and others of silk and hair; but those sold 

 by the tackle-makers, called " patent troll- 

 ing lines," are in most general use. A 

 strong rod and from forty to sixty yards of 

 line are needed. Indian weed is a good 

 material for bottom-tackle, but inferior to 

 silkworm gut. Cat-lines, night-lines, and 

 trimmers may be purchased already fitted 

 up. 



A "wind" or reel is used for running- 

 tackle, and is generally made of brass. The 



