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COARSE FISH. 



into the top ring of the rod, stopping the winch 

 and preventing any further winding in. It is also 

 difficult to throw out when the float is fixed far 

 from the hook, for the weight of float and shot do 



Photo by H. P. Bassett, it^eyiruige. 

 Barbel and Chub Floats. 



not work together in assisting the throw, as they 

 do when a slider float is used. This float slips 

 down the line to the top shot ; all the weight is then 

 at the lower end of the tackle. If you try to fish 



