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Bronzing". When the brass ferrules of a rod get bright 

 and have lost their bronze appearance, they can be re- 

 coloured by applying the following mixture : one ounce 

 oxide of iron (rust) and one ounce arsenic, mixed in half-pint 

 muriatic acid. Cleanse the brass from grease or dirt by 

 washing it in soda and water, very hot. Wipe dry, and 

 hold before a fire until the brass is well warmed; then apply 

 a little of the above mixture with a feather or cloth wrapped 

 round a stick, or a brush. When the desired colour is 

 obtained rub with oil, which stops the process. The ferrules 

 may then be lacquered or varnished. 



Bustard Fishing 1 is practised on many of the larger 

 rivers, principally in the North of England, wherever night 

 fishing is not prohibited. It is a deadly plan of capturing 

 large, wary itrout, who have hitherto declined to be caught 

 in the daytime by the ordinary methods practised. Usually 

 this fishing begins about ten o'clock at night, as very often 

 from that hour till midnight the large fish go on the feed. 

 The rod should be strong, and the casting line composed of 

 fine salmon gut. To this is usually attached one and 

 sometimes two bustard flies. The angler is provided with 

 fishing stockings or trousers, and wades up the centre of 

 the river if not too deep ; but it can be practised from the 

 bank if free from trees, as the light is very uncertain, and 

 any obstruction will cause delay and mishap. Cast, if 

 wading, to either side. The rise is not seen, but the tug is 

 felt when little play is allowed, and as the tackle is strong 

 the fish may soon be brought up to the net. The warm, 

 cloudy nights in June and July favour this style of angling; 

 moonlight nights should be avoided. The bustard is an 

 imitation of the large light-coloured moths which flutter ove 



