Tackle 



Favorite Fish and Fishing 



large as those of the ten-pounder, other- 

 wise, as to the general contour, silvery 

 appearance, and shape and disposition of 

 fins the two species are much alike to the 

 ordinary observer. So, If they are called 

 ladyfish and ten-pounder, their proper 

 names, and not bonefish or bony-fish, the 

 confusion at once disappears. 

 Tools and Black bass tackle, the rod not less than 



eight ounces, is sufficient for either ladyfish 

 or ten-pounder. Sproat hooks, Nos. i to 3, 

 on long gut snells if no leader is used, are 

 large enough, for both fishes have rather 

 small mouths. Usually no sinker, beyond 

 a small box-swivel, is required when fishing 

 on the flood tide at inlets, unless the tidal 

 current is very strong, when it may become 

 necessary to use one of suitable weight. 

 The best fishing is at the mouths of inlets 

 during the flood tide, when the fish are feed- 

 ing on beach fleas, pompano shells, shrimps 

 and other crustaceans which roll in on every 

 wave, and are the best baits to use. A small 

 fish, an inch or two long, also makes a good 

 bait. The smallest casting-spoon, with a 



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