CONTENTS. 



CHAPTER. PAGE 



I. Remarks on the "Gentle Art" 15 



II. Rods 21 



III. Reels 38 



IV. Hooks, Lines and Leaders 51 



V. Flies 65 



VI. Artificial Baits 72 



VII. Landing Nets, Gaffs, Tackle Boxes, Etc. . . 83 



VIII. Bait Casting 95 



IX. Fly Casting 103 



X. Surf-Casting, Trolling, bthi Fishing, Etc. . . 112 



XL Use of Natural Baits 121 



XII. Handling the Hooked Fish 130 



XIII. Fishing For Black Bass 135 



XIV. Fishing For Trout and Salmon 143 



XV. Pike, Pickerel, Muskellunge, and Pike-Perch . 157 



XVI. Sunfish, Carp, Catfish, and Suckers ... 167 



XVII. Fishing For Tarpon and Tuna 184 



XVIII. Fishing For Other Sea Fish 190 



XIX. Making, Repairing, and Caring For Tackle . 201 



XX. General Information and Advice .... 222 



XXI. Commercial Fishing 230 



XXII. Distribution of Fish Good Places ... 249 



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