THE WALL-EYED PIKE 



fish, both in the waters it inhabits, the bottoms it 

 seeks, and its food. It is never found in stagnant or 

 polluted waters, only in deep swift-running rapids, 

 in rivers, or in the lakes. Over stone, gravel, sand, or 

 marl bottoms, it remains always, and live bait, usu- 

 ally minnows, constitutes its principal food. 



Within a few years, this fish has come rapidly 

 into prominence, its many good qualities having 

 become better known, and making it a favorite 

 with anglers. That it is a game fish in all par- 

 ticulars cannot be gainsaid, it being an especially 

 hard, lusty fighter. At all times during the open 

 season, they can be taken successfully, variations of 

 weather or the time of the year seeming to make 

 but little if any difference. Equal success is met 

 with in fishing through the ice, as may be had on 

 warm summer days. 



The name pike-perch is absolutely correct, as 

 the fish is in reality of the perch family, being the 

 largest member, with something of the appearance 

 and habits of the pike. The general coloration 

 and markings of the body and fins are very similar 

 to the common yellow perch, thereby establishing 

 its relationship. While, as previously stated, its 

 natural inclination is for live food, principally 

 minnows, it must be given credit for not destroy- 

 ing young game fish. It is a matter of record, 



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