History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c28.s3.5

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(2) Tackle : The examination of the tackle to be used for fishing is Someśvara’s next instruction. He advises that one should determine the length and thickness of the cord and rod by taking into consideration the depth of the water and the size of the fish. He further says that the size of the hook should be consistent with the length of the cord.