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Hooks are manufactured of different 

 forms, and are usually distinguished by 

 the names of 



The Limerick, The Sneckbend, 



The Kendal, The Kirby. 



Of these varieties a representation has 

 been attempted. Vide plate ii. fig. 1, 

 % 3, 4. 



Although generally considered of minor 

 importance by a number of Anglers, who 

 are satisfied if they procure the size they 

 want, no part of their apparatus requires 

 more minute attention than these small 

 implements, on which success certainly, in 

 a great measure, depends. It is necessary to 

 have the hooks perfectly tempered ; that is, 

 of such a degree of firmness, that they will 



