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...