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dead alewives to a fisherman who was near, and he 

 and I were the only ones whom luck smiled 

 upon. 



The alewives were soon used up ; but now the 

 perch were in good biting mood, and worms, 

 pieces of fish or pork, etc., were taken well, the 

 large body of fish seeming to keep between the 

 boats, where the new bait, I honestly believe, 

 attracted and held them. 



Ten or twelve bass were caught also, the largest 

 weighing an even four pounds. 



Every fish taken was immediately killed. 

 This, in my opinion, should always be done, as it 

 saves any possible suffering, keeps the fish in 

 better condition, and avoids the possibility of 

 getting ugly, ill-healing scratches from the fins, 

 particularly with perch, for a prick from their 

 fins is at times apt to prove poisonous. 



White perch are delicious eating, and can be 

 cooked in a variety of ways. 



With light tackle, rod, reel, leader, and hooks, 

 live bait, especially a bright one like the little 

 alewife, most excellent sport can be obtained, and 

 white perch usually found in the deep waters of 

 the large lakes can be lured to the surface and 

 tempted into sharp biting moods. 



With the remembrance of that morning and its 

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