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SCIENCE OF FISHING. 



shove the net under the fish. The best thing then is to give 

 him a little slack by lowering the rod and he will turn head 

 down over the net, when it should be raised, lifting the fish 

 from the water. If the fish is really exhausted this may be 

 done with perfect safety, but if he is not you should not give 



A Pocket Landing Net. 



him any slack line or attempt to net him head first. But you 

 should never attempt to land a fish as long as he is in a 

 fighting humor you always have plenty of time, so wear 

 him out and land him in safety. Also never try to land a 

 fish in swift water lead him into a quiet place before you 

 try netting him. 



