THE CHUB. 



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The Chub. 



The fearful Clievin loves the shaded stream. 



The Chub is a river Fish, of the Carp species, rather 

 bony, and not very choice food, particularly in Sinn- 

 mer ; being firmer and better tasted during the 

 Spring, Autumn, and Winter months. But the Chub 

 affords the Angler much amusement, as it will 

 take a bait all the year round, and is a bold-biting 

 Fish, either at the top of the water or at the bottom ; 

 therefore. Chub fishing is much followed by many 

 Anglers. At the top, he greedily takes moths, large 

 flies, cockchafers, bees, &c. (of which I shall fully 

 speak when treating on Fly-fishing 3) but you must 

 observe, though the Chub will bite boldly, yet they 

 arc a shy Fish, and if they see you, they generally 

 leave the hole or place while you remain 3 therefore, 

 keep as far off as you can the whole time you are 



