A NEW ComBINATION. 811 
set represented. In case a heavier sinker is required, No. 1 
is unscrewed, and presents the appearance of Nos. 2 and 3. 
The increased weight necessary is found in such wheels as 4 
and 5, which are screwed on 3, and then 2 is again fastened 
to 3 by means of the screw. The sinkers are of lead, and the 
screw of 3 and the hole of 2 are brass, in order that they shall 
be strong and not corrode. I can not recommend them for 
the heavy fish of our bays and estuaries, as they are liable to 
unscrew on the bottom and in a strong tide; but as sinkers 
for float-fishing, no invention, I think, could be more oppor- 
tune. They are to be found at the principal fishing-tackle 
stores. 
