HOOKS SINKERS, «[C. 



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the member of the " finny family." This hook is much used 

 in Europe, and produces good sport. 



The single pickerell hook is numbered 6, on Plate 2, and 

 is a-stout hook, either bent or straight. 



The double pickerell hook is numbered 7 on the same 

 plate, and is made of a single piece of wire, similar to the 

 last. It has been found necessary, from the great voracity of 

 this fish, to attach twisted brass wire, or gimp, instead of gut 

 or line, to the hook used in angling for them. 



The weak trout hook, which is a superior quality of Kirby, 

 made of slim ■wire, with a long shank, similar to the Aber 

 deen, will be found an excellent hook for trout, salmon, or 

 bass. 



Since the establishment of a manufactory of hooks in this 

 country, the Angler can gratify his own taste in selection, but 

 he must bear in mind that a great portion of his success de- 

 pends upon the quality of these small articles of his equip- 

 ment, and he should therefore take particular care to choose 

 those that are well tempered. Let him test every hook be- 

 fore attaching it to his line, and see that the barb and point 

 are perfect and sharp. A small file will be found convenient 

 for this latter purpose. 



SINKEES, DIPSIES, OR LEADS, AND SWIVELS, &c 



These articles of tackle are believed to be peculiar to this 

 country — no mention of them being made in English works 

 on Angling, split shot and bullets being used in their stead. 



There are three kinds in use, the Plain, Slide, and Swivel 

 Sinkers. 



The first of these, the Plain Sinker, is made of lead, with 

 brass wire loops at each end, and of various sizes, from a 

 quarter of an ounce in weight, for trout or perch fishing, to 

 that of one or two pounds for sea angling. 



