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MODERN PRACTICAL ANGLER. 



hooks in the natural Minnow tackle figured in this 

 chapter, is, both practically and theoretically, nearly 

 perfect. Therefore, my advice is always to use the 

 natural Minnow when obtainable. 



But although the .fish killed thus will be both more nu- 

 merous and larger than with the arti- 

 ficial Minnow, it frequently happens 

 that natural bait is not to be procured ; 

 and when this is the case an artificial 

 bait may be advantageously used. 



Up to the present time no arti- 

 ficial bait has been brought out 

 equal to the simple brass Minnow 

 of Mr. Wheatley. The best of these 

 I have adopted as a basis for the 

 Minnow figured in the engraving : 

 the latter has, however, been altered, 

 and as I think considerably im- 

 proved in several important respects 

 both as to shape and " rig." It is 

 made hexagonal or octagonal instead 

 of round, so that the sides and angles catching the light 

 gain an additional brilliancy and glitter in the water ; 

 and one-half of the Minnow is coloured a bright metallic 

 green, to represent the back of the Minnow. This 

 Minnow is also made in white metal as well as in 

 brass, so as to give a^more perfect imitation of the white 

 belly of a real fish. The round protuberance at the 



