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to a big reel, fixed in the stern of the boat, there would 

 be considerable excitement as the fish took the bait. 

 That they would seize on such a lure I feel certain, as 

 the herring, with the sprat, is their principal food ; and 

 the next time I visit the wild West Coast for any length 

 of time my kit will contain the necessary tackle to give 

 this idea a good trial ; also there will be a strong, sharp 

 harpoon with barbs that will not draw, and thus in 

 one way or the other I look forward to some lively 

 times with porpoises. Should the spinning herring be 

 a success, then people will not need to go to Florida 

 for uncertain tarpon fishing, for a better sport will 

 have been found on our own sea coasts. 



In quitting the subject of the West Coast, I will 

 but urge my readers never to let feelings of fatigue 

 or bravado tempt them to sit down in front of a good 

 fire whilst wet through, for unless wet clothes be at 

 once changed for dry ones, sooner or later rheumatism 

 is certain to put in an appearance. 



