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the ground with full force on any part you like, 

 where you think there are any ears in it. 



Many may not be acquainted with flail 

 thrashing, but were they to understand the 

 knack, it is easily done; so, also, is the 

 using of the salmon rod, with a little practice, 

 and observing a good thrower if you happen 

 to meet one on the river, or an old fisherman 

 you employ. 



Keep yourself steady on your feet, and your 

 body well up when casting, as it gives more 

 power to the muscles, and when a salmon is 

 fairly hooked it will prevent your being nervous 

 or striking too quick, but as I said before, rise 

 your hand and keep the line taut ; as the fish 

 will often rise several times out of the water 

 in succession when first pricked with the hook, 

 on finding himself detained ; when he runs 

 keep the rod nearly perpendicular, as the 

 spring of it will soon tire him out ; if he is a 

 good way off and makes a rush towards you, 

 wind up your line quickly, keeping it taut at 

 the same time, and moving backwards till he 

 is near your own shore : if he rolls over in the 

 water apply the gaif and lift him out, but if he. 

 is not regularly beat he will rush off again on 



