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fihould be a size or two smaller than the tail-hooks — say No. 5 for the 

 tail, No. 6 for the middle, and No. 7 for the lip. These hooks are 

 joined shank to shank, with the gut between them, and then firmly 

 tied with waxed silk. But I procured from Ireland a set of hooks 

 welded or united together, and they are far superior to single hooks 

 joined by tying together, for they frequently double up, and become 

 very troublesome. George Karr, before named, can rig this kind of 

 train better than any man in this city, as far as my experience goes. 



5th. The Bait and Flies. — The proper bait is the Shiner, which 

 can be plentifully procured in all the lakes of Hamilton county. They 

 are taken with the smallest kind of hook. No. 12, with worm bait; 

 and when secured, are put into the bait-kettle, and preserved until 

 used. The mode of putting the Shiner on the train is simple : put the 

 lip or single hook through the lip, the middle hook in the belly, the end 

 hook in the tail. 



Unlike Trout-fishing proper, I loop on my flies when trolling. About 

 thirty-six inches from the Shiner I loop on the leader — a large fly ; 

 and thirty inches from that fly I loop a smaller-sized one, and then I 

 am rigged to " throw out." 



6th. The Bait-Kettle. — This is a most indispensable article for 

 the troUer — he can't get along without it. It should bo made of 

 strong tin, painted green outside and white inside. The bottom should 

 be wider than the top, but sloping gradually. Conroy has now in his 

 store some very good and complete ; but there is one great improve- 

 ment, to have the handle lie or fall inside the lid. I recommend a small 

 gauze ladle, with a short handle, to take the bait from the kettle when 

 required — it will save much trouble, and injury, if not death, to the 

 " dear little creatures." 



The kettle should be replenished with water every hour ; and one 

 unerring sign that the Shiner needs fresh water, is when he pokes his 

 nose to the surface. When the fishing is over, sink the kettle in the 

 shoal water, and secure it, so that it cannot be tossed about by " wind 

 or weather." 



7th. The Boat and Oarsman, ok Guide. — Here you must trust 

 to luck—" first come, first served." But any person going to the house 



