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The straight kirby hooks approach 

 the desideratum, in shape and temper, 

 nearer than any other manufacture ; (vide 

 plate ii. Jig. 4) unless the Kendal hooks 

 could be improved in the form of the 

 barb, and divested of the superfluous length 

 of point ; in which case they would be 

 upon an equal footing. 



These remarks will probably meet with 

 opposition from prejudiced Anglers, some 

 of whom may be deemed skilful in the art; 

 but, as they have not been hastily or par- 

 tially framed, it is hoped the beginner will 

 profit by adopting them, in preference to 

 the partialities which habit may have ren- 

 dered familiar to those who have practised 

 for years. 



