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“...whilst in comparatively recent
years motoring has added greatly to the pleasures of a
visit to the tropics. Picnics, formerly called maroon
parties ” in the West Indies, are also popular. Fishing,
both in sea and river, and to a lesser extent shooting,
can also be enjoyed.
For filing the following tackle is recommended : Sea and
Estuary Tarpon rod ; 6-inch tuna reel; 300-yard, 21-thread
ocean line and spare hanks, 15-21 thread ; backing, leads, in-
cluding swivel leads, from 2 oz.; Punjab and piano wire, a good
supply, all sizes ; assorted hooks, single 3-8/0 ; treble, larger :
artificial baits assorted, chiefly 6-9-inch swallow tails, sand eels,
spoons, blue and silver, all of the strongest to resist the powerful
jaws of large predatory fish ; strong wire-cutting pliers ; strong
gaff and landing net: bait-can, disgorger, gag, priest, etc. If
expense is a consideration, an 8- or 9-foot stout sea rod and a
Nottingham winch may be substituted for the tarpon rod and
tuna reel. . ,.___ .<___...”
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