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THE SMALL-MOUTHED BASS 



Katydid 



small-mouthed bass with artificial flies, although I know by 

 experience that his large-mouthed relation will take almost 

 any kind of fly with avidity. I can recommend, however, 

 to those who are fond of this form of recreation, the grass- 

 hopper known as the Katydid, which is of a beautiful green 



colour, with delicate wings, 

 and a most attractive bait 

 in bright weather, when 

 angling for the small- 

 mouthed bass in shallow 

 water. 



In casting with grasshoppers, or other flies or insects, 

 care must be taken not to damage the bait by passing the 

 point of the barb through a vital part; the bait should be 

 lashed to the hook with fine silk thread in such a way as to 

 allow freedom of motion both of the legs and wings and 

 preserve as far as possible the natural appearance of the 

 insect; for the slightest damage to the 

 bait at once renders it ineffective. 



For the angler of mediocre ability, 

 who spends a holiday occasionally in 

 the attempt to secure a few fish for 

 his breakfast, or for the small boy who 

 has been presented with a new rod and 

 line and is anxious to take a few ele- 

 mentary lessons in the art of bass fish- 

 ing, the humble worm is the best of all 

 baits, and one that may be procured 

 with the least labour. 



Of the different kinds of worms, that known as the dew 

 or lob-worm is the most effective for bass. It is found on 

 well-kept lawns or under leaves or boards where the soil is 

 rich. It varies from four to six inches in length. 



In using it for angling, a hook about two inches in length 

 is desirable, on which the worm may be run in various ways, 



Span-worms and Moth 



