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be inside the belly of the bait, and the barbs 

 and points outside the mouth. Tie the tail 

 just above the fork to the gimp, to keep the 

 bait steady. 



The hook must be proportioned to the size of 

 the bait you use, as the barbs and points must 

 lay very close to the bait's mouth, for if they 

 project they will be felt by the Jack or Pike, 

 when they will immediately blow it out of 

 their mouth ; and besides, you will be con- 

 stantly catching hold of weeds, by which your 

 bait will be spoiled. Unless the water is very 

 much discolored a Gudgeon is by far the best 

 bait. 



Having your rod, winch, and running line in 

 readiness, proceed to attach your baited hook 



to the running line and cast it in such places 



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