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as many shot on the Une as will keep the bait 

 steady about a foot from the bottom ; use fine 

 tackle in clear deep water, and keep as much 

 out of their view as possible ; the Paternoster 

 is an excellent tackle for taking them, baited 

 with live minnows in rapid waters near the 

 sides of weirs, roving with a small live min- 

 now, having a shot on the line of fine gut to 

 keep it in mid water. If you know there are 

 pike in the place, use fine gymp instead of gut, 

 as these fish are taken in the same manner. 



B AEBEL. 



The Barbel are strong fish, and require 

 strong tackle to catch them, a No. 4 or 5 hook 

 tied on stout single gut, and have a small 

 bullet with a hole through it on your line, and 

 a shot about a foot from the hook to be 

 stationary, to prevent the bullet from running 

 down on the bait ; when you have a bite he 

 draws the line through the bullet gently at first 

 let him do so for a little, and then strike not 

 too hard. The best bait for him is the lob 

 worm well scoured. 



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