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lent anglers, in the direction that the elbow be invariably 

 close to the side. Some cast at arm's-length, and largely 

 with the shoulder-joint. This is a thoroughly bad meth- 

 od, fatiguing, inefficient, and rivalling in grace a duck on 

 land. Others cast with the elbow to or near the body, 

 but just before the flies light extend the arm to its full 



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length, as though they were about to impale something 

 on the point of the rod. This method is used by many 

 anglers, whom I freely acknowledge to be my superiors. 

 Notwithstanding, I am convinced that it serves no useful 

 purpose (except in casting for distance only) not other- 

 wise readily attainable, while it certainly looks labored 



