MINNOW-FISHING FOR TJiOUT I4I 



by side the bait (Fig. 65). In the case of the 

 single-hook tackle there is a good chance of hook- 

 ing the fish, but in the case of the triplet hook 

 arrangement the chance is far better ; and espe- 

 cially is this tackle fitted for use in the rapid 

 water of dams, etc., where the biggest fish un- 

 doubtedly lie. The triplet hook simply lies along- 

 side the living minnow, and it is worked around in 

 the likely places pretty much as any other bait, 

 taking all the care you can, of course, not to get 



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Fig 65. — Gang for Liue-minnoiv Fishing for Trout. 



"hung Up" on the stones or sunken logs, boughs, 

 etc. 



Sometimes, when trout are found to inhabit the 

 deep springs of lakes, a large glass jar may be 

 filled with minnows, and closed, and lowered by a 

 line near their hovers, and allowed to remain. 

 Perch and trout both are attracted by this lure, 

 and I know of several instances where the method 

 has been exceedingly successful. There are no 

 further hints to be given on this head, except two 

 words of advice. Keep your bait moving, and use 



