TROLLING. 21 



In the summer, when the rivers and other 

 waters are much choaked with weeds, you 

 may sometimes find a Jack in an opening, 

 they then lie dozing near the surface : drop a 

 baited snap hook in such place, and let it 

 sink a few inches, and it is very probable he 

 will take it ; in this case your line should be 

 very strong as well as the rod, for you must 

 strike and lift the fish out instantly, or you 

 lose both Jack and hook among the weeds. 



In trolling with the bead hook, cast in the 

 bait, as before directed with the gorge, &c.; 

 the lead in its mouth will cause it to sink 

 gradually, but will not prevent its swimming 

 about for some time : when at the bottom, you 

 must raise it near to the surface again, and 

 occasionally take it out and cast in a fresh 

 place, either to the right, left, or opposite, 

 taking care to fish every yard of water where 

 the place is likely to yield a Jack or Pike; for 

 it sometimes happens they are not much in- 

 clined to move, but will readily take a bait 



