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THE PIKE. 



clamps, and coiling it the contrary way this 

 change of spin prevents any twists or kinks 

 forming in the line and the weight being within 

 the body of the bait, the usual lead is not required 

 on the trace, thus the objectional double splash is 



avoided when the bait falls into the water, (see 

 illustration). 



There is a large variety of artificial spinning- 

 baits, and some of them are very close imitations 

 of natural fish. Carter and Co.'s well known 

 " Wagtail Baits," are also constructed of soft rubber 



