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matter how hard it freezes. It is very simply con- 

 structed. A number of spools should be turned 

 of the following dimensions : diameter of ends, 3 

 inches ; inside width, 2^ inches ; diameter of spin- 

 dle, 1 inch ; thickness of ends, ^ inch. These should 

 be turned from hard wood, thoroughly oiled, and in 



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Under-water tip-up. 



the edge on one side three or four holes bored close 

 together and tilled with lead. The lead prevents the 

 spool from revolving freely, unless pulled hard by a 

 fish. A hole is bored lengthwise entirely through 

 the spindle, and a ^-incb wire put through and bent 



