How to catch pike by Matthews A. R

Author:Matthews, A. R
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: Pike fishing -- Great Britain
Publisher: [London] : Country life
Published: 1921-03-25T05:00:00+00:00

yards of silk roach line on my reel! That was in school-days, when pocket-money was none too plentiful. The pike angler's line should not be less than 50 yards in length—some anglers have from 60 yards to 100 yards of line on the reel. The line must be strong, but not too thick. I give the preference to a plaited line when it is undressed. It does not greatly matter whether a pike line is dressed or undressed, but there is little doubt that a soft and pliable dressed line is the better and lasts longer—it also fishes cleaner.

Except when actually in use, it is not a bad plan to draw the line from the reel and let it hang in long loose loops in a dry place. Dressed lines should be rubbed down occasionally with a bit of mutton-fat or deer's-fat. Faihng that, a little pure vaseline rubbed along the line with a bit of flannel will answer. Lines should always be greased before use. When returned from a day's anghng, do not fail to thoroughly dry your line. A line-dryer can easily be constructed ; an old picture frame will answer the purpose, failing anything better. Good line driers can be purchased for a few shillings. Pike lines may be obtained in white, speckled, or green. It matters little about the colour; although white looks very conspicuous at first, it quickly tones down after use. Try to get a line that, whilst smooth and pliable, is free from any suspicion of stickiness. Nothing is more annoying than a sticky line, and nothing harder to cure. Undressed silk lines are quite good, but great care must be exercised in thoroughly drying them after use, or they quickly rot. Undressed lines should be greased with " Mucilin," vaseline, or some other preparation, rubbed in with a bit of flannel; other-

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