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richnefs of the sauce and the mode of cook- 

 ing them, than to any superior flavour of 

 their own. All authors agree that carp are 

 very shy and subtle, on which account it 

 will be advisable to keep out of sight, and 

 use a long rod, with the running line. 

 Having chosen the deepest part of the pond, 

 near the side, where the bottom is free from 

 roots, weeds, and rubbish ; it should be bait- 

 ed with lob- worms, boiled malt, and crusts 

 of white bread cut in small pieces and soak- 

 ed in milk, at least three or four days before 

 you begin to angle. Your tackle must be, 

 strong and fine, the bottom links three fine 

 sil kworm gut twisted together, the hook pro., 

 portioned to the size of the carp, with which 

 the pond is stocked.. Carp in some ponds 

 are very large, I have seen them eight pounds 

 weight, The best times to angle for carp, 

 are the months of May, June, and July, if 

 the weather is warm,, from day-break to 

 eight o'clock in the morning, and from sun- 

 set till night. A variety of baits are recom- 

 mended for carp ; I never found any 



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