SPINNING 101 



vent twisting. This twisting is very destructive 

 to lines, and is caused either by defective swivels, 

 or the fans of the spinner being too squarely 

 set when fishing in strong water. 



Heavy baits put a severe strain on the trace, 

 and often prevent the swivels acting. As an 

 object lesson, hold a trace by either end, and put 

 a fair strain on it, when it will be noticed that 

 the swivels require considerable force to cause 

 them to work. It is always advisable before 

 commencing to spin, to cast the bait into the 

 stream, and draw it so that its action can be seen. 

 If from any cause it does not spin brilliantly, 

 correct it, either by altering the flanges if it is a 

 phantom, or the set of the body and position of 

 the hooks, if a wobbler. 



The artificial baits in use are of various designs 

 in shape and colour ; and almost every season the 

 ingenuity of tackle-makers adds something new 

 to the list. The "Phantom" and "Devon" are 

 the two best and most largely used. 



The illustration (Fig. 1) shows the ordinary 

 " Phantom," which is better when weighted. A 

 little difference of opinion exists, as to whether 

 the lead should be in the bait or on the trace. 

 The general consensus of opinion, however, is in 

 favour of at least a portion being in the bait, as it 

 enables the cast to be performed more easily, and 

 with greater precision. The weight should be the 



