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more than the point and barb of the large hook ought to 

 protrude beyond the caudal fin. Next introduce the 

 hook I into the mouth of the minnow, and bring its 

 point out in the middle of the side opposite to that from 

 which the tail hook projects. Then stick the small hook 

 c through the back part of the mouth, and bring its point 

 out at the junction of the head with the shoulders, and 

 slip the bead lead forward into the minnow's mouth, and 

 the whole is ready for action. If a bead lead is not at 

 hand, a few large shot may be applied to the line. Lead 

 applied to the shank of the large hook is objectionable 

 in this case, as it would render the insertion of the hook 

 1} difficult. Upon the whole, I consider this set of 

 spinning-tackle to be as simple, unobtrusive, and pro- 

 bably as efficient as any, and well adapted for clear 

 waters or shy fish. 



FIG. 18. MINNOW-SPINNING TACKLE. 



In this set, a is a large hook with a leaded shank ; 

 b a triangle of small hooks soldered together, and 

 whipped to a piece of gut about three-fourths of an inch 

 in length, one end of which is tied in along with the lip- 

 hook c. This triangle is stuck on the outside of the 

 shoulder of the minnow, on the contrary side to the 

 point of the large hook. The method I adopt to cover 



