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THE YOUNG ANGLEB. 



head, with silvery- 

 brown sides that almost 

 approach to yellow as 

 summer advances, sil- 

 ver belly, yellow breast, 

 fins, and a brown forked 

 tail. It is generally 

 caught from one to four 

 pounds weight, seldom beyond the latter. Young chub are often 

 mistaken for dace. It is a famous fellow for breaking lines, and if 

 it has a chance, will run with the hook under weeds and old stumps, 

 and pull like a cart-horse. It is a bold biting fish, and in summer 

 bites during the whole of the day, but best in the morning and even- 

 ing ; it may also be taken in the night time. It is very bony, and 

 not good food, but there are people who say he is eatable, and you 

 all know that there is no accounting for taste. Look down our list 

 of baits for those adapted for chub. Throw in plenty of ground- 

 bait, made of soaked bread, bran, and pollard, well worked together. 



THE CARP, 



Like the roach, has his 

 teeth if the bony ap- 

 paratus may be so 

 called in his throat. 

 His back which is of 

 a dusky- yellow colour, 

 almost approaching to 

 brown is arched and 

 thick, while his belly is 

 white; he has also a 



shortish beard on each side of his mouth. He appears to be rather a 

 dainty gentleman, taking a bait at one time which no enticement 

 will tempt him to taste at another. Left to himself, however, he 

 generally feeds on worms and insects, brings up a large family, and 

 if not caught, lives to a good old age. It is a very shy, cunning fish, 

 and from its extreme craftiness has been sty led the water fox; is found 

 in lakes, ponds, and rivers, and frequents the quietest and deepest parts 

 of the stream, especially holes near flood-gates, and beds of weeds. 

 The best time to angle for this fish is either very early or very late, 

 as it seldom bites in the middle of the day, unless a shower happens 

 to fall. Use a long, light rod, with a reel, and let the line be of 

 the finest description ; the hooks, if worms are employed as bait, 

 should be No. 5 or 6 ; if maggots, No. 8 or 9 ; and if wasp-grubs, 

 No. 7. Refer to the list of baits at page 5. 



THE TENCH 



Thrives best in stagnant or slow-changing ponds that have a rich 

 loamy soil. It is a thick fish, and greatly resembles the carp in 

 shape, and, like the carp, has no teeth in its mouth, but a similar 

 bony formation in the throat ; it has also a small thin beard at each 



