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SINKERS, Sc C. — FLOATS. 
The Slide Sinker, is nothing more or less than a thick 
lead tube, slightly rounded at each end. It is used princi- 
pally in bottom fishing ; the object of the tube being to allow 
the line to pass through at the least motion of the fish, which 
is thus immediately felt. It is considered much bettor than 
the old plan, where the fish moves the weight of the sinker, 
before the Angler has notice of his luck. 
The Swivel Sinker is decidedly the best in use for any 
kind of fishing, and is made similar to the Plain, with the ex- 
ception of the swivels at each end, instead of the plain sta- 
tionary loops. Tliis arrangement gives the double advantage, 
both of “ spinning ” the bait in trolling, and of preventing 
the line from twisting, and consequent entanglement of the 
leaders, hooks, &c. 
Split Shot are used almost universally for trout fishing. 
They should be quite small, and where greater weight is ne- 
cessary, should be used in larger numbers rather than of 
large size, as these latter make much noise when the line is 
thrown, and are apt to frighten the fish. 
Swivels are used for “ spinning ” bait, and for preventing 
entanglement of the line. They are placed in various parts 
of the tackle, but usually on the gut-length, or leader, and 
should be a necessary appendage to the equipment. 
Should this chapter prove rather heavy for the patience of 
the reader, it is to be hoped that the buoyancy of the next 
may enable him to recover his equilibrium. 
FLOATS. 
Floats are made of quills, cork, and red cedar, of various 
sizes, adapted to the current of water, or the peculiar descrip- 
, tion of angling, and are of two shapes, egg and oblong. 
The float used for trout is generally made of quills or 
cork, and caimot be too light for fishing in clear streams ; 
