IV PREFACE. 



commons would, in their absence, have been the 

 order of the day. 



It is my intention, in this little work, to deal 

 principally with the modes of fishing usually 

 practised on our own coast, and the description 

 of tackle and baits which will be found most 

 useful to those who visit the sea-side on health 

 and pleasure-seeking expeditions. I shall also 

 give a few hints and directions as to the best 

 description of outfit for those going abroad. 

 Many of the remarks which I shall have to make 

 will apply to the mouths of large tidal rivers, as 

 many sea-fish at times visit such localities. 



Trusting that my readers may spend as many 

 agreeable hours in search of old ocean treasures 

 as I have, 



I beg to subscribe myself, 



W. B. L. 



