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away. They are about two inches and an half long, and 

 rarely stretch themselves out like other worms. 



These are not the best of baits j but, when put into a 

 pot with moist rotten dung, improve a little, and may 

 answer when more shewy worms are not at hand. 



The DOCK-WORM, or GRUB Is found among coarse 

 weeds, and especially about die roots of the aquatic dock, 

 or water flag ; they are husky, and are to be preserved 

 in moss in a woollen bag, in which they acquire a degree 

 of toughness, and make tolerable baits. 



The SAND-BOB Is found only in moist sandy soils. 

 These seem to be only a variety of the turnip- worm, for 

 they have nearly the same appearance, excepting in co- 

 lour; they being rather redder about the head, and of a 

 yellowish cast towards the tail. 



Some boil them for a minute or two in milk, to makd 

 them tough. They are best in winter, when the water 

 is muddy after a thaw j but are difficult to keep in good 

 plight. They should be preserved in some of the soil 

 from which they were taken, having some cream, or 

 greasy cold water, to moisten it before they are put in j 

 and the surface of the pot, which should be kept in a 

 warm place, ought to be covered with a good piece of 

 grass turf, made to fit well. 



COW-DUNG BOBS Have brownish heads, with flat 

 clear-coloured tails ; they do not grow to any great length, 

 but are thick and lively, and prove excellent baits after 

 due scouring. They are fond under crusted cow-dungs, 

 but not after they have become completely dry. 



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