SPINNING-TACKLE. 



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backbone of the minnow to the extremity of the tail, 

 when it will retain it in a proper position for spinning. 



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Fio. 20. MINNOW-SPINNING TACKLE. 



It must be sufficiently thinned towards the small end 

 so as to be inserted with ease, and without injury to the 

 bait. It is scarcely necessary to say, that the triangles 

 of hooks are to be stuck into the sides, and the lip-hook a 

 into the lips of the minnow. This is a very good arrange- 

 ment, and as the hooks are numerous, the triangles must 

 be small in size. 



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FIG. 21. MINNOW-SPINNING TACKLE. 



The above, much used on the Whitadder, is well 

 calculated for clear waters, or where the fish are unusually 

 shy and suspicious, as only two moderately-sized fly- 

 hooks are used, and those in a great measure concealed 

 by the tail-fin. To use it, attach the loop of the gut to 

 a baiting-needle, which insert at the middle of the fork 

 of the tail, bringing it out at the mouth, then slip it 

 through the hole 6, in the upper margin of the belly-lead 

 a, and push the lead down the body of the minnow until 



