ITS DEFECTS AND REMEDIES. 9 



attending it, not the least of which is the 

 large number of fish that usually escape 

 after being struck. 



It is into the causes of these drawbacks 

 that I propose briefly to enquire ; and at 

 the same time to point out remedies for the 

 complete success of which practical expe- 

 rience enables me to vouch. 



" KINKING." 



The first and most grievous annoyance to 

 which the spinner is subject, is undoub'^edly 

 the kinking, or more correctly " crinkling" 

 of the line., which no care in the selection of 

 the swivels or the preparation of the tackle 

 can always avert. Even the most artistic 

 performers are frequently the victims of kink- 

 ing. Which of my readers cannot call to 

 mind some "dies carbone notanda" when 

 rod and river were forsaken in utter disgust 

 and weariness of spirit, caused by its in- 

 sidious attacks? What experienced lover 



