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Great numbers of small cod or codlings are also to 

 be taken in some places, particularly the southern 

 coast, either by the chop-stick arrangement before 

 described under that head, or by throwing a leaded 

 line mounted with three or four hooks, No. 3 or 4 

 Portsmouth pattern, baited with whelks or soldier 

 crab, as far out into the coming tide as possible: some 

 little practice is needed to ensure a long clear cast. 

 A small stiff stick about three inches long, tied to the 

 line just above the sinker, will serve to give a hold for 

 the fingers in throwing, and much increase the power 

 of the thrower over the line; pouting, basse, and 

 other fish, are frequently taken whilst fishing in this 

 way. 



The Pollack. 



FAM., Gadidce. 



The pollack, like the mackerel, affords much sport 

 to the fisherman, as numerous modes are had recourse 

 to for its capture, each generally successful in its 

 way; and first on the list stands "whining," which 

 is practised in the same way as when mackerel fish- 

 ing ; only, when whining for pollack, I prefer one 

 hook, No. 3 or 4 Limerick trout pattern, tied on 

 strong salmon gut, with a nine-foot trace of gimp, 

 and two swivels, No. 4 ? brass. The line should be 

 prepared round plait, No. 7. The baits may be 

 mackerel, "lasks," sand launce, strips of cuttle, 



