. 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. THE PIKE, & C . 135 Stroke, which will fix the barbs into the maw beyond the power of ; 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 or drawing the line from the shore, or by trolling the line gently from a small sail-boa
. 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. THE PIKE, & C . 135 Stroke, which will fix the barbs into the maw beyond the power of ; 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 or 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 the hip, thigh, or stomach, or wherever convenient support can be obtained, (we always use our hip for the purpose,) by which much ex- ertion is saved, the bait can be cast much wider, and when the Angler is accustomed to the habit, he may, by this means, direct it within a few inches of the spot he aims at. The rod placed, and the bait swinging on such a length of line 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; by such means it will shoot diagoually forward, with a natural appearance impelled by the weight of the lead.* When delivered, begin to move it after the man- ner of the motion, about mid-water, observin
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