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considerable difficulty that he succeeds in accom- 

 plishing his object. With respect to greater 

 weights, when supported 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. 



On the other hand, the common plain pillar 

 reels bear an even and steady pull upon the ex- 

 treme weight ; and though more tedious, they 

 are more to be depended upon for certainty and 

 security. 



The multiplying reels possess the advantage 

 of winding up and letting out the line with 

 greater despatch, and where the fish do not ex- 



