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states that the " Wilson " spoon, lately introduced, 

 is very effective. It is made in all sizes, No. 6 

 being most in demand. In shape it resembles 

 the shell of the razor clam, being long and 

 narrow, and rounded at each end. It is claimed 

 that this style of spoon cuts and sheers in the 

 water more than the ordinary spoon, and is more 

 attractive to the salmon. All fishing is carried 

 on from skiffs and small rowboats. 



As before stated, as soon as bait is obtainable 

 the above apparatus is abandoned, and the sinker 

 and hook brought into use. This style of fishing 

 gear consists of a linen line, sometimes cotton, 

 size from nine to fifteen thread, with a five-ounce 

 lead sinker having a brass eye in each end to 

 which the line and snood are fastened. The 

 snood is from five to six feet in length, and 

 halfway between the sinker and hook is a 

 small brass box swivel, size No. 4, to admit of 

 the hook turning freely. The hooks vary in 

 size and shape according to taste of the fisher- 

 men using them. The average sizes are 8/0, 

 9/0, and 10/0, some eyed and others flattened. 

 The same kind of rods are used in both methods 

 of fishing. 



A great many more salmon are taken with 



