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fluous length of point, in which case they would 

 be upon an equal footing. 



These remarks will probably meet with oppo- 

 sition from prejudiced anglers, some of whom 

 may be deemed skilful in the art ; but as they 

 have not been hastily or partially framed, it is 

 hoped the beginner will profit by adopting them, 

 in preference to the partialities which habit 

 may have rendered familiar to those who have 

 practised for years. 



GUT AND WEED. 



The directions which are necessary for choos- 

 ing these materials are very simple. Those 

 lengths are most to be preferred which are 

 bright^ round, hard, white, and even, or of equal 

 circumference. 



For discoloured water it may be necessary to 

 stain the gut; but in clear water, occular de- 

 monstration will prove that white is the least 

 perceptible colour. A few recipes for staining 



