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and then wrap it three orfour times round 

 the body of the hook, lay the gut, or hair, 

 on the inside of the hook, and then wrap 

 the silk tightly round it about three parts 

 down the hook. 



BAITS. 



Worms are the most natural baits, and 

 almost any fish will take them. During 

 spring and autumn they may be used at any 

 time of the day; in the summer, only 

 early in the morning or late in the evening. 

 If the river is at all muddy it is the best 

 bait that can be used. 



The line should be leaded so as to sink 

 the worm nearly to the bottom, or the 

 stream will carry it away. Keep as far 

 from the edge as you can, and if you feel a 

 bite, do not strike immediately, but slacken 

 the line a little, and when you feel two or 

 three more sharp tugs, strike smartly. 



