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THE SEA SHORE 



The peculiar rock fishes so common on such a coast as this 

 on which we are engaged need special treatment at the hands 

 of the angler. They hide in their holes, watching for the unwary 

 creatures on which they feed, and, pouncing upon them suddenly, 

 rush back to their snug little nooks in which they can secure 

 themselves firmly by means of the sharp, hard spines with which 



FIG. 32. FISHING FKOM THE ROCKS 



their bodies are furnished. When these fishes seize the bait offered 

 them and they are not at all fastidious in the choice of their 

 viands they should be hooked and pulled up with one vigorous 

 sweep of the rod, or they will dart into their homes, from which 

 it is almost impossible to dislodge them. 



In addition to these, there will be various other species that 



