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Stroke, which will fix the barbs into the maw beyond the 
power of ejection.” 
Trolling for Pike. This method, the last given, is per- 
haps the best of the series of the different contrivances for 
taking this species of game. It is generally practised in two 
ways, by roving of drawing the line from the shore, or by 
trolling the line gently from a small sail-boat or skiff, with an 
attendant, to be guided by your directions. With a stiff rod, 
reel, and other tackle, without a float, as before described, 
the latter method, with a good ground and large game, is de- 
cidedly at the top of pike-angling. Whether on shore or in a 
boat, the manner of proceeding should be the same. 
Of Bank- Trolling, Blaine, the best authority, has the fol- 
lowing : '■ The method of holding the rod differs in the prac- 
tice of different Anglers, some grasp it firmly in the right 
hand, and depend on the strength of their arm for delivering 
the bait out to its extent ; but we apprehend that much the 
better method is that of resting the butt against tho hip, thigh, 
or stomach, or wherever convenient support can be obtained, 
(we always use our hip for tho purpose,) by which much ex- 
ertion is saved, the bait can be cast much wider, mid when 
the Angler is accustomed to tho habit, he may, by this means, 
direct it within a few niches of the spot he aims at. The rod 
placed, and the bait swinging on such a length of liue as can 
be managed, retain within the left hand a yard of it loose, 
which as the bait is cast gradually run off the hand, directing 
it rather slantingly i by such means it will shoot diagonally 
forward, with a natural appearance impelled by the weight of 
the lead.* When delivered, begin to move it after the man- 
tier of the motion, about mid-water, observing always to avoid 
removing it quickly from the water for another tlirow, for 
* This is where the leaded gorge-hook is used, tho method of baiting 
dost adopted in trolling. 
