THE FISHES OF NEW JERSEY. 131 
are in the smaller streams of clear water, not very deep, and 
with good protection of vegetation along the banks. A stream 
which may be easily waded, and with here and there a deep pool 
into which the fish may dart when disturbed are the most fa- 
vored. In such places they are the delight of the small boy. The 
usual method is to select a short pole with a line of moderate or 



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Chub. Semotilus bullaris (Rafinesque). (Upper figure young, lower adult.) 
short length, and only a hook. The sinker and float are not much 
in vogue. The bait usually employed is a large fat white grub 
dug out of an old stump of decayed wood. At least this is 
found successful in the majority of cases. The fish are always 
shy, and it is necessary to remain very quiet while angling, and 
also seek the best concealment possible. The instant the bait 
touches the water the fish dart at it. The young appear to be 
