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SALMON AND TROUT. 



over the large single hook have been already explained. The 

 advantages which I believe will be found to belong to the two- 

 hook over the four-hook tackle are : (i) It is baited in less than 

 half the time ; (2) the worm lives much longer ; (3) its appear- 

 ance is more natural ; (4) the hooks are less conspicuous ; (5) they 

 are very quickly ' disgorged,' and (6) the tackle is more easily 

 made. 



In hooking and holding power I do not think that there is any 

 appreciable difference. . . . 



PENNELL'S 2-aooK WORM TACKLE. 



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TACKLE UNBAITED. 



TACKLE BAITED. 



As regards sinkers, two or more good sized ' split ' shot, 

 according to the depth and rapidity of the stream, should be 

 used about fourteen inches above the hooks. The shot should 

 be sufficient to carry the bait close down to, or nearly dribbling 

 over the bottom, without being heavy enough to make it check 

 or stick fast. In shallow water only one shot, and that a very 

 small one, say a No. 7, will be found necessary. Very fine 



