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HOW TO KEEP SHKIMP. 



heavy linen line, are now manufactured, and also rods spe- 

 cially adapted for this hardy and nerve-bracing style of an- 

 gling. Let every article used be of the best and strongest 

 description, that no regrets disturb your slumbers after your 

 day's sport is over. 



" Spare not on rod, reel, hook, or line, 

 Let perfection, strength, and unity combine, 

 Then shall your joy be full ; nor sorrow 

 For misfortune attend you on the morrow." 



HOW TO KEEP SHRIMP. 



Many plans and devices are in operation for keeping this 

 delicate little bait. Some pack in sea-weed, some in saw- 

 dust, and others in sand ; but more or less of them die within 

 twenty-four hours. The best method is to put them clear 

 and clean en masse in a basket, and place them on ice. 

 They will keep in this way a week. Take sufficient ice 

 with you, to keep them of the same temperature until you 

 get to your fishing-ground. Then put them in your per- 

 forated shrimp-box and place them in the water, and you 

 will hardly lose a bait. This has been demonstrated. All 

 fish will live in extreme cold water. They will even freeze 

 solid, and thaw out and swim away. Try the cold method, 

 if you want clean, hard bait. 



