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BOTTOM-FISHING. 



THE MINNOW 



Is a handsome little fish in shape and color, 

 and exceeding lively ; they are not much valued 

 by the Angler, except as bait for Trout or Perch. 

 To catch them you must have a light rod, short 

 single hair line, and the smallest hook and float 

 you can get ; bait with half a small red worm 

 or gentle, strike the moment you see a bite. 

 Gudgeons are often taken while fishing for Min- 

 nows. They are numerous in the Thames and 

 Lea. 



