22 THE FISHING-ROD ; 



BLEAK FISHING. 



THESE little fish may be caught with a small 

 hook and very fine tackle, similar to that used 

 for gudgeon fishing. The proper baits are 

 gentles, paste, small worms, &c. ; the bait should 

 be suspended at about mid- water, except in cold 

 weather, when they should be angled for near the 

 bottom : in warm sunny weather they may be 

 taken near the surface, and frequently with a fly, 

 or by whipping with two or three flies on a 

 line. Whipping for bleak is good practice for 

 the young angler ; but these fish are of very 

 little value when taken. 



DACE FISHING. 



THESE fish very much resemble roach in their 

 habits ; and the angler often takes them whilst 

 fishing for roach ; particularly in the autumn, 

 when they are caught in the deep currents of 

 rivers. The tackle and baits for dace-angling 

 should be similar to those employed for roach. 

 In the spring season worms, grubs, and small 

 caterpillars are good baits. In summer, gentles 

 are the best baits that can be used ; and in 



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