THE BRITISH ANGLER'S LEXICON. 



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table, and is usually caught in traps similar to those used 

 for lobster catching; also by what are called " putting"" 

 nets. 



Prawn Fishing for Salmon. The best size for 

 bait is about two inches long. If possible, the prawns should 

 be obtained fresh, and scalded for a few minutes in water 



PRAWN TACKLE. 



PRAWN TACKLE, BAITED. 



containing a little salt and saltpetre. This will not only 

 toughen them, but improve the colour. If fresh baits are 

 not to be obtained, a supply of preserved ones may be 



