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but it is best at all times, and for *all kinds of 

 angling, to use a reel, and about twenty yards of 

 reel-line, (as described on page 17,) so that you 

 may make the casting line longer or shorter at 

 pleasure ; the bottom must be comprised of two 

 yards or more of fine round gut, and No. 5 or 6 

 hook ; a float is quite unnecessary. Bait with 

 either one lob-worm, two small red worms, or 

 two brandlings ; all of which are required to be 

 well scoured and very lively ; for, a Trout will 

 not touch a worm that is half dead, or in any 

 way mangled or dirty. Put the lob-worm on 

 the hook in the following manner: enter the 

 point of the hook about a quarter of an inch 

 below its head, and carry it down to within the 

 same distance of its tail, keeping the point of 

 the hook completely hid in the worm. If two 

 small red worms or brandlings be used, run the 

 point of the hook in at the head of the first, and 

 bring it out about three parts down its body, 

 then draw it carefully up over the arming or 

 whipping of the hook, while you put on the 

 other ; put the point of the hook into the second 

 somewhat below the middle, and carry it near 

 to the head, then draw the first worm down to 

 join it. 



In angling with the worm it is necessary to 

 put as many shot upon the line, about nine in- 

 ches from the hook, as will readily sink the 



