THE ANGLER'S GUIDE. 



hook in the tail, and draw it somewhat tight, 

 which will curve the end of the tail, and 

 cause the Minnow to spin on the swivel, to 

 which you affix these loops ; to this swivel is 

 fastened a length of strong gut, and to this 

 another swivel and a length of gut, the whole 

 being attached to your running tackle, which 

 should be strong, long, and fine, with a rod 

 to correspond. These hooks, swivels, &c. 

 may be purchased at the principal fishing- 

 tackle shops, ready fitted for the use of such 

 anglers who do not choose to take the trouble, 

 or have not the leisure, to prepare them. 



In treating on baits to troll for Jack and 

 Pike, in another part of this work, some ob- 

 jections are made against using artificial baits, 

 but by no means do I feel inclined to oppose 

 the use of the fictitious spinning Minnow in 

 angling for Trout, particularly those made of 

 leather and tinsel, having experienced not only 

 their superiority in turning on the swivel, but 

 also in attracting this fish by the brilliancy of 



