II. 



Angler's left hand holding the rod close to reel, with finger on the edge, to 

 stop the bait. 



Angler's right hand holding rod, for making cast from the reel in Nottingham 

 style ; rod point brought behind at an angle of 45°, and then brought 

 smartly over the water ; as soon as bait strikes the water, the finger is 

 pressed tightly to the edge of reel, and butt of rod pressed closely to the 

 body. Page 108. 



