THE BRITISH ANGLER'S LEXICON. 



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Backhouse's Fly Book. 



This book is on a novel prin- 

 ciple, made of interchangeable 

 framed leaves covered with felt, 

 and was patented by Mr. S. 

 Backhouse, of Leeds. It is most 

 useful for carrying flies and casts, 

 and the angler can arrange his 

 leaves to suit the various streams 

 he fishes. 



Bag*gits are the female salmon already about to shed 

 their spawn. They are then " foul fish " and considered 

 unfit for the table, and the taking of them is prohibited by 

 British law. They are also called " shedders." These 

 names, originally local, have now become universal from 

 being introduced into Acts of Parliament. Care should 

 be taken to avoid using fish in a foul state, as it is 

 believed among scientists that the dread disease leprosy 

 has been occasioned by doing so. Proofs of this fact are 

 now being collected by eminent physicians. 



Bag's, Fishing*, are made from moleskin, canvas, and 

 indiarubber, are handy for carrying fish, and being pliable 

 are not much in the way when fishing along rough banks 

 of streams, as they do not catch on the briars, thorns, &c. 

 They are made in several shapes, some with expanding 

 sides to allow large fish to be carried with the heads and 

 tails out, but fish are never so fresh and firm as when 

 carried in a basket. All bags should be turned inside 

 out and wiped dry before putting away ; exposing them 

 for a night on a tree or hedge keeps them free from 

 smell. 



