44 FISHES OF THE EAST ATLANTIC COAST. 



pens that the bait is seized when there is scarcely enough water 

 to cover the fins of the drum. 



The drum bites at first rather gingerly, like the sheepshead 

 but as soon as he feels the strain of the line he begins to pull 

 away, and then as the angler gradually brings him in, the drum 

 will commence a series of short runs, following each other quickly, 

 and such are the staying qualities of the fish, that a large 

 one of fifty pounds weight will make a heavy pull for the angler. 



