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CHAPTER XXII. 



DACE AND CHUB. 



The two species contrasted — Distinguishing marks — Their h.?.bits, 



haunts, and sporting qualities. 

 Dace fishing — Baits ; ground baits ; tackle, &c. Fly-fishing. Variety 



of patterns unnecessary — Three typical Trout-flies recommended to 



be substituted. 

 Chub fishing with the fly; theory of Chub- flies. Useless multiplication 



of patterns : only one necessary. A neiv pattern described. 

 Float fishing — Caterpillars and grasshoppers ; live minnows ; pith and 



bullock's brains. 



The bodies of both the Dace and Chub are more 

 cylindrical, or elongated, than those of either the Roach 

 or Rudd, and even without the difference of colouring 

 this characteristic will probably prevent any difficulty 

 arising in their identification. It is not so as regards 

 Dace and Chub inter se, for these species, especially in 

 their earlier growth, so closely assimilate in external 

 appearance as to be constantly confounded. I have now 

 in my mind's eye a tableau which I once witnessed : an 

 enthusiastic young angler and ichthyologist sitting near 

 the river Wey with a volume of " Yarrell's British 

 Fishes," in one hand, a diminutive specimen of the 

 genus lenciscns in the other, and in his face a pitiable 



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