300 THE BEST BAITS FOR ROACH. 



flat gravel sands, on the sides of streams, especially 

 below bridges. In the evenings of very sultry 

 weather, when a slight shower has fallen, they 

 will take the common house-fly, either on the 

 surface or at some depth. On the whole, I think 

 that, next to the salmon-roe, you will have best 

 success with gentles, cad-baits, and blood-worms. 

 But, above all things, have fine tackle ; that is, 

 a small hook, on a well-chosen piece of superfine 

 gut.' In striking at roach, never use any other 

 motion than that of the wrist ; a slight, smart, 

 side motion or jerk of which will be sufficient to 

 cause your hook to penetrate, the barb of which 

 should be finely pointed, and the whole made of 

 the best and slightest steel wire. 



