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jumps and jerks. Another similar surface bait is made 

 from the skin of a calf's tail, fashioned like a water-rat, 

 and under certain conditions of the water accounts for jack 

 of some considerable size. 



Before I close this chapter on spinning I might mention 

 that the "Stag Brand" waterproofed and vacuum-dressed, 

 that I mentioned in Chapter VI, is the only dressed line 

 that can be thrown and cast from the reel in the Notting- 

 ham style ; I find it works as easily and smoothly as an 

 undressed silk. 



