THE COMPLETE ANGLER. 



of the solution, then dry the gimp before the fire, and, whilst warm, 

 with a brush, give it a coat of "lacquer." 



The above process is only applicable to brass gimp ; copper and 

 silver gimp do not take the stain properly. 



To STAIN GUT THE COLOUR OF WEEDS, WATER, &c. 



Make a strong infusion of onion coatings, and when quite cold 

 put the gut into it, and let it remain until the hue becomes as dark 

 as required. A strong infusion of green tea will dye gut a useful 

 colour. 



So will warmed writing ink ; the gut to be steeped in it a few 

 minutes, and immediately afterwards to be washed clean in spring 

 water. You will obtain another good colour by steeping gut for 

 three or four minutes in a pint of boiling water, in which you have 

 put a teaspoonful of alum, a bit of logwood the size of a hazel nut, 

 and a piece of copperas the size of a pea. To make your gut a 

 water-colour, take a teaspoonful of common red ink, add to it as 

 much soot, and about a third of a teacupful of water ; let them 

 simmer for about ten minutes ; when cool, steep your line until it 

 be stained to your fancy. 



This is a very good colour for the purpose, but should be applied 

 gradually, taking out your gut frequently to examine the depth of 

 the tint, lest it should become too dark. 



LAWS AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO FISHING. 



Any person being armed and disguised, and who shall steal or 

 unlawfully take away any fish out of a river or pond, or maliciously 

 break down and destroy the mound or head of any river, whereby 

 the fish shall be lost or destroyed, or shall rescue any person in 



