80 FLOATS. NETS. 



SECT. IV. FLOATS. 



THE float must be adapted to the size of the line, the 

 depth and rapidity of the water, and the description of 

 fish to be taken. 



THE TIP-CAPPED FLOAT is best for waters that are 

 not very rapid, especially for taking roach ; as also for 

 taking carp and tench, in ponds, as it requires but 

 few shots to sink it. 



A CORK FLOAT is best for a heavy and rapid 

 stream, as it requires a heavy weight of shot to sink 

 it, which weight prevents the bait being carried over 

 the ground so quickly as it otherwise would be. Cork 

 floats are, like others, of various sizes. 



A PLUGGED FLOAT. This is cheap, and easily put 

 upon the line ; but the ring at the bottom is ob- 

 jectionable, as you cannot strike so true with it. In 

 gentle waters, another cap may be substituted for it. 



(See the Engravings on the opposite page.) 



SECT. V. NETS, &c. 



1. Provide a drum-net, in which to keep your fish 

 alive, while angling. 



2. A landing-net, with which to land a fish too 

 heavy to take out with a line. 



3. A kettle for carrying live bait in. If a proper 

 kettle be used for this purpose, you may give them 



