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procured from the tackle makers. These have been 

 preserved in glycerine, but as a rule are over boiled and 

 rather large. The angler can preserve them himself by 

 procuring them when an opportunity occurs, scalding them 

 properly, and then dropping them into a bottle of glycerine. 

 They will keep good for months. A favourite tackle is 

 shown on preceding page. How to bait prawn tackle: The 

 point of the needle to be inserted in the tail and brought 

 out at the middle of the breast, the point protruding about 

 one-eighth of an inch. A small hook may be attached 

 underneath the shank of the lowermost double hook and 

 then drawn over the point and pulled up as far as it will 

 go, and the tail made fast to the tackle by binding it with 

 red silk or thread. Other tackles require a baiting needle, 

 or consist of hooks to be thrust through the prawn. These 

 are troublesome methods, but the angler can please himself; 

 the object is to keep the prawn as natural looking as 

 possible, and in as good a condition as will ensure it 

 remaining securely attached to the tackle. The prawn may 

 be baited either head down or tail down the former for 

 preference. The tackle is attached to an ordinary salmon 

 casting line furnished with BB shot, more or less according 

 to the strength of the water. The most agreeable and 

 skilful style is to use the prawn exactly like a fly, only 

 deeper in the water. A rod with upright rings is necessary, 

 and the underhand style of casting to be preferred, as the 

 bait is tender. It is cast out across the stream, and brought 

 slowly round to the side upon which the angler stands, as 

 nearly as possible in midwater. When a bite is felt, give a 

 second or two, then raise the rod smartly. A rod set in 

 mid stream, from a boat moored during lunch, is often 

 successful, as salmon have taken the prawn when it has 



