THE CATFISH 



AS A ROD AND TABLE FISH 



EVERY young fisherman begins his expe- 

 rience in angling by seeking the bull- 

 head as his victim. As a rule, he 

 usually succeeds, for almost any bait is 

 taken and swallowed, while the fish delights to 

 obtain revenge by inflicting, with erected spines, 

 rather painful wounds. 



The flesh of all the catfishes is of good flavor, 

 although not especially tender or delicate. Angle- 

 worms, pieces of meat or fish, or salt mackerel, 

 and even pork make good baits. 



Fishing in Florida waters, at one time, I cap- 

 tured a large " channel cat " on a mullet bait. 



There are many people who detest most heartily 

 all catfish as food; yet once in camp, at dinner, 

 some were served, cooked properly, and were said 

 to be delicious by the very people who, in talking 

 about them, declared nothing would ever tempt 

 them to eat a horn-pout. 



Personally, I learned early in life to catch them, 

 prepare them, and to cook them, so I enjoy eating 

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