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doubtful about touching it, because in nature no 

 such thing happens, whereas a single worm only 

 half impaled on the hook with the tail wriggling 

 around arouses an instant desire to seize it 

 quickly. To properly hook a worm it should be 

 worked right over the hook vmtil it is entirely 

 covered. That will nearly insure the barb's 

 piercing the lips instead of the hook being swal- 

 lowed. 



Kebait every time a fish is caught, oftener if 

 necessary. ISTever have ragged parts left on the 

 hook. All parts of the dead worms should be 

 removed. Have nothing on the hook but the 

 single live worm, with one-third wriggling. Most 

 expert bait anglers scour their worms, always 

 having a large supply on hand in a good-sized 

 tin can, having one-fourth filled up with a sandy 

 soil, and on top lay some damp moss, soaked 

 well with milk and a few pieces of bread. In 

 a few days the worms will harden and become 

 lighter in color. When ready to start have the 

 bait box wrapped round the waist and a part of 

 the worms put in the box. ISTow that all is 

 ready we will make our way toward the stream 



