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ANGLING IN SALT WATER. 



is usual in fresh-water angling. Some of the bends of 

 hooks are illustrated in Fig. 7. According to the draw- 

 ing, the Limerick hook has the point turned out in the 



Kirby Long-shanked. 



Kirby Short 



Kendal Sneck. KendaL Sproat Round. Limerick. 



Fig. 7. Various Bends of Hooks. 



objectionable manner I have commented upon. If this 

 point were turned inwards a little, so as to be parallel with 

 the shank, the hook at once becomes a very good one. The 



