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lie near the head ; in this state, cast in the 

 stream opposite you, and let it sink gradually, 

 and swim down some yards below, then draw 

 it up nearly to the surface, let it sink again, 

 and so continue till you bring it near you. If 

 a bite, act as directed with the strong running 

 tackle, to which this two or three yards of 

 fine must be fastened. 



The Minnow is a most killing bait for a 

 Trout, particularly when used by spinning it 

 against the stream, or in the eddies, where the 

 water falls over into tumbling bays, mill-tails, 

 pools, &c. Hooks are fitted on purpose for 

 this mode of angling by the tackle-makers. 

 When you are thus fishing, use strong tackle, 

 and cast your bait lightly in the water, and 

 draw against the stream or eddy very near 

 the surface, so that you can see the Minnow : 

 if you are angling from a high bridge, or any 

 eminence, it will be best to let your bait be 

 some considerable distance from you, parti- 

 cularly if the water is bright ; this way of 



