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Book of the Black Bass. 



tueky reel maker, who has recently joined the great ma- 

 jority across the silent river. 



As an interesting relic the gaff-hook used by George 

 Snyder in connection with the large reel described, is here 

 figured. It is in possession of his grandson, and was doubt- 

 less employed to gaff the immense pike-perch, pike and 

 mascalonge that were found in the Kentucky Eiver at an 

 early day. It is about six inches in length and nearly two 

 inches across the bend. 



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George Snyder's Gaff -Hook. 



