BOTTOM-FISHING. 



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THE BLEAK. 



BLEAK are found in immense numbers in the 

 Thames and Lea, they do not grow to a large 

 size, seldom weighing three ounces ; they are 

 easily taken. Let your tackle be the same as 

 for Minnows, except the hook, which must be 

 a size larger; occasionally throw in a handful 

 of gravel, or some carrion gentles near your 

 float, and let your hook be about a foot and a 

 half from the surface, and you will not fail 

 meeting with success. We should recommend 



