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Hook through the lip and body of the 

 minnow, in such manner that it may 

 appear natural in trolling through the 

 water. 



LIVE FROGS. The frog is a suc- 

 cessful lure for several species of fish. 

 To catch frogs, attach a small piece of 

 red flannel to a hook, and lightly 

 drop this where it will be seen; the 

 lure is almost irresistible. 



SMALL MICE. Nearly all fresh 

 water fishes bite readily at live mice. 

 In using this lure the mouse should 

 be hooked through the tail, and al- 

 lowed to swim away. This may seem 

 a cruel practice, but is little more so 

 than using frogs. 



RAW BEEF. Cut a piece of raw 

 beef in suitable form and size, and it 

 will prove to be a good bait, for the 

 coarse fishes especially. This is a bait 

 easily obtainable, and may be taken 

 along to use in emergency. 



LIVE GRASSHOPPERS. For trout 

 and bass grasshoppers should never 

 be overlooked as one of the most at- 

 tractive live baits. With a net of mos- 

 quito bar a sufficient number can 



