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it into the water, letting the line run out to 

 a distance of twenty yards down a stream. 

 On winding up the line, the person who 

 tries the experiment will be annoyed by the 

 frequent stopping or catching of the wheels, 

 as if the cogs were choked up ; and it will 

 not be without considerable difficulty that 

 he succeeds in accomplishing his object. 

 With respect to greater weights, when sup- 

 ported by animated resistance, it will be 

 found almost impossible to succeed ; and 

 should a Salmon of tolerable size be hooked, 

 and the line be attached to a multiplying 

 reel, it will require the utmost skill and 

 attention of the Angler, by occasionally 

 drawing up the line with his left hand, and 

 then winding it, to secure the fish ; and this 

 is the only remedy he has, for should he 

 rely upon his reel, and persist in forcing the 

 wheels round, the main pillar or support 

 of the engine will certainly break, and leave 

 him to ruminate upon his rashness. 



