2 SEA FISH ; 



to have ended the career of most ordinary fishing 

 lines. It is by no means worn out yet, but is still as 

 serviceable as when new. 



It should always be borne in mind, when selecting 

 a line, that the finer it is, consistent with the requisite 



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strength to hold the fish, the greater will be the 

 chance of testing its powers. Pine tackle is always 

 more destructive than coarse in cool, deliberate hands ; 

 but to those who prefer physical strength to careful 

 management, I should recommend a good stout rope 

 at once. All such lines as are not dressed with the 



