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AMERICAN FISHES. 



In Louisiana this species is called " Bar-fish " probably on account of 

 its stripes. "The appellation," says Hallock, "is equally appropriate as 

 applied to its habit of congregating in great numbers upon the shoals of 

 clear water branches and bayous which empty into the Mississippi. The 

 minnows and shiners seem to seek the bars at night. In early morning 

 the water is alive with Bar-iish and trout (black-bass) in pursuit of the 

 minnows until it fairly boils. This is the time of day to go fishing." 



