56 ART OP ANGLING. 



To preserve the baits fresh, it is best to keep 

 them in a box covered with bran, which will absorb 

 the moisture from their bodies ; if, when packing the 

 baits, you sprinkle a little salt over them, they will 

 keep longer and be in a better state for use. 



THE TRIMMER. 



The next mode, in general estimation, of taking 

 a Pike is with the trimmer, or bank runner, and 

 this may be used while angling for other fish, or 

 left to remain all night ; the baits most proper are 

 enumerated on page 47, which must be alive, and 

 about six inches in length; the line should be 

 about twelve yards of hard-twisted twine; the 

 double hooks, and platted wire adapted for the 

 bottom will cost a mere trifle, and may be had at 

 any fishing tackle shop. "When at the place where 

 you intend leaving the line, take a bait and make 

 an incision in the skin with a sharp knife on the 

 left shoulder, and another a little below the back 

 fin; then introduce the wire to which the double 

 hook is attached (first taking off" the hook), at the 

 lower incision, and bring it out at the upper, just 

 far enough to enable you to hang the hook on 

 again, then draw the wire back so that the hook 

 remains close to the shoulder. Care must be taken 



