384 PRAIRIE AND FOREST. 



gradually becomes lighter as you approach the stomach. 

 However much they may be despised by the ambitious 

 sportsman, still it is far from an unworthy fish, for it is a 

 greedy feeder, exceedingly strong on the hook, and last, but 

 not least, excellent when cooked. 



In American waters there are several other species of 

 this genus, no less curious in appearance than their names, 

 goggle-eyes, new lights, &c. &c. &c., which, although not 

 indifferent as food, still are unworthy of particular atten- 

 tion by the fisherman, as their size is too inconsiderable 

 to make them worthy antagonists. 



