46 APPARATUS. 



KEELS. 



Reels are usually made with four pieces of wood 

 put together in the form of a square, as shown in 

 Plate III, No. 5. The great advantage of this 

 form is that it admits a freer current of air to dry 

 the lines; the size is, of course, regulated by the size 

 and length of the line they are to hold. In making 

 them, oak or sound deal is generally used, a small 

 bung or piece of cork being placed on one of the 

 framebars, for the purpose of sticking the hooks 

 into and keeping their points fine and sharp. 



SNOODING 



Is of various kinds, being made of hemp, flax, ox 

 silk, according to the fineness required. It can 

 be procured of any size at fishing-tackle makers', 

 or any shop on the sea coast. Snoods are usually 

 from one yard to four in length, according to the 

 kind of fish you are in pursuit of. 



