And it shall be made of wood, except the bolt underneath; which must be of iron.

When you have as many of the lengths as you suppose will suffice for the length of a line, then you must tie them together with a water knot or else a duchess knot.

And when your knot is tied, cut off the unused ends a straw's breadth from the knot.

Thus you will make your lines fair and fine, and also completely secure for any type of fish.

And because you should know both the water knot and also the duchess knot, behold them here in picture. Tie them in the likeness of the drawing.

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