328 AMATEUR TACKLE MAKING, ETC. 



in wheaten straw alone, a straight bundle being 

 fairly tied at one end with twine, the fish inserted in 

 the middle of the straw, which is evenly spread 

 around ; the twine is now wound around the whole 

 until the end opposite is reached, when it is securely 

 fastened off, the straw cut level at each extremity, 

 and all is complete for the label. When a long 

 journey is intended, the fish should be rubbed dry, 

 and some preservative should be used. A lump of 

 salt, sugar, or charcoal placed inside each fish, or 

 even in the mouth, will suffice for any ordinary 

 journey.* 



* Glycerine and liquid gum arabic, when applied to the external 

 surface, will tend to retain the colour of fish it is wished to preserve 

 and case. 



