CHOICE OF TACKLE. 



other kinds are used, made of quill and cork, 

 called cork floats, others of the porcupine 

 quill, &c. 



In purchasing a winch, give the preference 

 to a multiplying one, as it enables you to 

 lengthen or shorten your line with facility, by 

 which means you much sooner kill your fish : 

 those which tie on to the rod are better than 

 those made with a ring or hoop, as they can 

 be fastened on either large or small joints not 

 so with the ring'd. 



The following is a list of articles necessary 

 for every one to possess, who intends perfect- 

 ing himself in the delightful art of angling : 



Rods for trolling, and bottom-fishing ; 



Lines of gut, hair, &c. (those of three yards 

 long will be found most useful) ; 



Floats of various sizes, to suit any water ; 



Hooks for trolling, the gorge, snap, &c. 

 tied on gymp : 



