VI PREFACE. 



The making rods, twisting lines, pre- 

 paring baits, staining hair, and other 

 acts which are seriously and empha- 

 tically recommended in works of this 

 description will not be found here. 



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It has appeared to me that as the 

 generality of London Anglers can 

 only at intervals spare a day or two 

 for their sport, time to them is im- 

 portant, and can be better employed 

 than in attending to the instructions 

 to which I have alluded ; moreover 

 if they should do so, the result of their 

 handiwork merits not much praise, 

 and as neatness combined with 



