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line of waterproof silk. A very small "Archer" 

 spinner, such as in size is used for trout, is a 

 capital tackle baited with large minnows or small 

 gudgeons (see illustration). 



"ARCHEK" SPINNER. 



So also is the " Coxon " patent spinner, in 

 small sizes for perch-fishing, with a small natural 

 bait. The various artificial lures, such as Phantoms, 

 Devons, and quill-minnows ; also minnows or small 

 fish preserved in quickleen, methylated spirit, and 

 other antiseptics, are very good substitutes for 

 spinning baits in the absence of natural ones. 



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" COXON " SPINNER. 



Float-fishing for perch with live baits or worms, 

 either in rivers or lakes where these fish are plenti- 

 ful, as a rule gives excellent sport. A light pater- 

 noster rod, a fine running line of prepared silk on a 

 Nottingham winch, such as is shown on page 47, are 

 the tackles required ; and in addition a float on a 



