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the thin, sluggish water by the side of 

 pools. This requires somewhat skilful 

 manipulation in casting, and when once 

 the minnow alights in the water it must 

 not be further interfered with. I only 

 advise this method during the height of 

 summer in the clearest waters. 



SPINNING WITH A PATENT CASTING- 

 REEL. 



Spinning with a patent casting-reel has 

 many advantages, and is now largely in 

 vogue. It offers good facilities to the 

 novice, inasmuch as he can learn to cast 

 with an hour's practice. He can also 

 get out a much longer line than with 

 any other reel, using the lightest of baits. 

 There is no fear of becoming foul with 

 any obstacles in casting, as only five or 

 six feet of line are necessary from the 

 rod top to make the cast, and the reel 

 cannot over-run. Of course, it is neces- 

 sary to use a fine silk spinning line, No. i 



