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with its aid he must wait until the fish is nearly spent, and 

 must then draw near a low and shelving shore before he 

 can venture to hook him under the gills. Most rivers, 

 however, present these convenient spots at intervals, and 

 the angler should play his fish until he reaches one, let 

 the distance be what it may, if he wishes to run no un- 

 necessary risk. In all cases when landed, the salmon 

 should at once be knocked on the head, and the hook 

 carefully removed with a penknife. 







