Author: Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher: Copyright Office, Library of Congress
Published: 1955
Total Pages: 888
ISBN-13:
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Author: John Power
Publisher: New York : Scribner
Published: 1972
Total Pages: 200
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Edgar S Shrubsole
Publisher: Theclassics.Us
Published: 2013-09
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 9781230467733
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1904 edition. Excerpt: ... Chap. VIII. Spinning for Salmon LET it be understood that by spinning I mean the rod and line are to be handled and the bait spun by the angler. Certainly a bait trailed behind a boat spins, but I consider that style of fishing requires no special explanation. And first we will consider spinning for salmon. This method of capturing the fish is by no means so popular as fly-fishing, yet if it be pursued with suitable tackle and in a skilful manner the sport obtained, and the mere act of fishing, are not to be despised. It will frequently happen that from a variety of reasons salmon will refuse a fly, be it ever so skilfully presented to their notice, yet they will not refuse a brilliant bait spun correctly over them. Another matter to note is that salmon often prefer an artificial spinning bait to a natural one. What they take some of the artificial baits to be is a difficult matter to decide, but without doubt such a bait as a phantom minnow or a spoon will often be taken when the natural bait is refused. The rod should be of built-cane or greenheart, from eleven feet to twelve feet long. It should be stiff, yet discover some pliancy when in use. It should have guard, upright, fixed rings, and the topend ring, also the bottom one next to the winch, should have an inner lining of some hard metal; this to prevent these two most important rings from becoming worn too easily. The bottom ring next the winch should be at least two feet six inches from the latter; this will help a lot in giving free action to the line when casting. You may use a bamboo rod with greenheart top, but I much prefer built-cane or greenheart when spinning for salmon; the extra strength is very useful when playing a fish. With the introduction of the "Silex" spinning...
Author: John Power
Publisher:
Published: 1974
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780684137520
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Edgar S Shrubsole
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Published: 2023-07-18
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781021861610
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in fishing. It covers a wide range of topics, from types of fish and fishing equipment to techniques and locations for catching fish. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned angler, this book has something for everyone. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: Miriam B. Mandel
Publisher: Camden House
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 428
ISBN-13: 1571134832
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