420 SALMON AND TROUT. 
over the large single hook have been already explained. The 
advantages which I believe will be found to belong to the two- 
hook over the four-hook tackle are: (1) It is baited in less than 
half the time ; (2) the worm lives much longer ; (3) its appear- 
ance is more natural ; (4) the hooks are less conspicuous ; (5) they 
are very quickly ‘disgorged, and (6) the tackle is more easily 
made. 
In hooking and holding power I do not think that there is any 
appreciable difference. . . . 
PENNELL'S 2-HOOK WORM TACKLE, 
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TACKLE UNBAITED. TACKLE BAITED. 
As regards sinkers, tvo or more good sized ‘split’ shot, 
according to the depth and rapidity of the stream, should be 
used about fourteen inches above the hooks. The shot should 
be sufficient to carry the bait close down to, or nearly dribbling 
over the bottom, without being heavy enough to make it check 
or stick fast. In shallow water only one shot, and that a very 
small one, say a No. 7, will be found necessary. Very fine 
