The TroutLongmans, Green, 1899 - 272 pages |
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... is aware , in no book hitherto published on Natural History or Sport has in- formation been given as to the best methods of turning the contents of the bag to account . Each volume of the present Series will , therefore ,
... is aware , in no book hitherto published on Natural History or Sport has in- formation been given as to the best methods of turning the contents of the bag to account . Each volume of the present Series will , therefore ,
Page 71
... turned hooks , will tear to pieces any nets which may be used . These stakes should reach to within some eighteen inches of the top of the water and will interfere little with the fishing , while they prove an almost insuper- able bar ...
... turned hooks , will tear to pieces any nets which may be used . These stakes should reach to within some eighteen inches of the top of the water and will interfere little with the fishing , while they prove an almost insuper- able bar ...
Page 94
... turned out . Nevertheless while on the subject of trout rods there are certain suggestions and observations which may with due diffidence be offered for the considera- tion of fishermen . Taking first of all , then , the requisites of a ...
... turned out . Nevertheless while on the subject of trout rods there are certain suggestions and observations which may with due diffidence be offered for the considera- tion of fishermen . Taking first of all , then , the requisites of a ...
Page 100
... Turning to the question of reels , the main points to be considered when purchasing one of these articles , are : - ist . Its suitability for the rod on which it is to be used . 2nd . Its line - holding capacity . 3rd . Its durability ...
... Turning to the question of reels , the main points to be considered when purchasing one of these articles , are : - ist . Its suitability for the rod on which it is to be used . 2nd . Its line - holding capacity . 3rd . Its durability ...
Page 104
... longer , in fact till they are either worn out by use , or lost in a fish . These are material advantages which at once explain the popularity of eyed hooks . Whether the hooks have the eyes turned up , or 104 THE TROUT.
... longer , in fact till they are either worn out by use , or lost in a fish . These are material advantages which at once explain the popularity of eyed hooks . Whether the hooks have the eyes turned up , or 104 THE TROUT.
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