26 AET OF ANGLING. 



pliant top, and from twelve to fifteen feet in length, 

 the line should be about a foot longer; but it is 

 best at all times, and for all kinds of angling, to use 

 a reel, and about twenty yards of reel line, in order 

 that you may make the casting Hue 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, ran 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 inches 



