. American angler's guide : or, complete fisher's manual, for the United States: containing the opinions and practices of experienced anglers of both hemispheres ; with the addition of a second Fishing. T H E TROUT. 93 Franks gives the following pleasant mode <«f killing a trout which is well worthy of repetition: " And now, Theophilus, I must reprove your precipitancy, because a great er or in young Anglers; be mindful, there- fore, to observe directions in handling and managing your rod and line, and cautiously keeping out of sight; all of which precautions are requisite accom
. American angler's guide : or, complete fisher's manual, for the United States: containing the opinions and practices of experienced anglers of both hemispheres ; with the addition of a second Fishing. T H E TROUT. 93 Franks gives the following pleasant mode <«f killing a trout which is well worthy of repetition: " And now, Theophilus, I must reprove your precipitancy, because a great er or in young Anglers; be mindful, there- fore, to observe directions in handling and managing your rod and line, and cautiously keeping out of sight; all of which precautions are requisite accomplishments, which of necessity ought to be understood by every ingenious Angler; and so is that secret of striking, which should never be used with violence, because by a moderate touch, and a slender pro- portion of strength, the artist for the most part hath best success. Another caution you must take along with you; I mean when you observe game to make out, that is, when he bolts, or when he launched) himself to the utmost extent of your rod and line, which a well-fed fish at all times, fre- quently attempts, upon the least advantage he gains of the Angler; be mindful, therefore, to throw him line enough, if, provided, you purpose to see his destruction; yet with this caution, that you be not too liberal. On the other hand, too straight a line brings equal hazard, so that to poise your fish and your foresight together, as by keeping one eye at the point of your rod, and the other be sure you direct on your game, which comes nearest the mediums of art, and the rules and rudiments of your precedent directions. But this great round may be easily solved, for if when you discover your fag his fins, you may rationally conclude he then struggles with death, and then is your time to triffle him on shore on s ime smooth shelf of sand, where you may boldly land him, before his scales encumber the " Lest precipitancy spoil sport, I'll preponder my rudi- ments and prognost
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