78 HOOKS. 



lengthener to, this being about three yards and a half 

 long, taper, and strong in proportion to the fish in- 

 tended to be taken. 



SECT. III. HOOKS. 



THERE are four different kinds of hooks (1) the 

 Limerick, (2) the Kirby, (3) the Kendal, and (4) the 

 Sneckbend, differing from each other in form and make, 

 thus : 



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And each description of hook varies in size from 

 1 to 13, the size being adapted to the fish to be 

 taken. Of the four makes of hooks, some prefer one 

 and some another, the majority, probably, adopting 

 the Kirby hook. Besides these, there are eel- hooks, 

 both single and double, which are made stronger and 

 coarser than other hooks ; as also gorge-hooks, snap- 

 hooks, &c., which will be spoken of more particularly 

 when their use is directed. 



Always take care that the hooks you use for worm- 

 baits are long in the shank, and quite round in the 

 bend, having the barb and point in a line with the 

 shank. The Sneckbend hook is, therefore, not re- 

 commended for such bait. In using it, you would often 

 spoil your bait, by tearing it, or otherwise. For 

 gentles, greaves, and paste, the Sneckbend is not 

 objectionable. 



