SURFACE-FEEDING SEA FISH 397 



written all that is necessary on the subject on pp. 179 and 206. 

 It will be remembered that these little fish sometimes afford sport 

 to the fly fisher, and are caught on the most delicate of 

 tackle. Their excellence on the table also recommends them, 

 but, as to this, the atherine is very inferior to the cucumber 

 smelt. 



