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also be taken by trolling, with a tin squid, or jig. 

 This is an oblong piece of bright block tin, with a 

 hook fastened on the end of it, and a swivel on the 

 end of your line. The tin skitters along on the sur- 

 face, and, being mistaken by the mackerel for a 

 shiner, he darts at it and is instantly hooked. The 

 sport is excellent, as the fish bites so readily and so 

 fiercely. 



Shark, and Devil Fishing. 



Shark fishing is a stupendous sport resorted to by 

 persons who have a hankering after excitement. 

 Parties who go on shark-fishing expeditions, engage 

 a vessel for the purpose, together with experienced 

 hands as assistants. The ship-chandler furnishes 

 them with lines, while a blacksmith is engaged to 

 make hooks, swivels, &c., of the sizes wanted. The 

 line is a strong hemp cord made for the purpose, and 

 hooks of various patterns are used. Almost any 

 shaped hook will catch a shark, provided it is strong 

 enough to hold him. When you get to your shark- 

 ing ground, you launch your small boat, and tie your 

 line to the stern. The hook should be fastened to 

 it by a chain and swivel, and is baited with a good 

 sized piece of beef or pork. You then row your 

 boat along rapidly until you get a bite. Do not get 

 too far from your vessel, as when you once get a 

 bite, and hook the monster, you must bring him along 

 side before you attempt to land him, or he may upset 

 you in his wrath. 



