42 BOTTOM-FISHING. 



bait lies on the ground. Many expert Anglers 

 prefer a single gut line, and a float with No. 9 

 or stout 10 hook, winch, and very fine silk run- 

 ning line, as you are very likely to take heavy 

 Roach while thus fishing for Barbel. 



In fishing for Barbel in the Lea, you must 

 use a longer rod and very fine tackle, for in the 

 fine weather the water is very bright, which 

 causes the Barbel to be shy in biting ; bait with 

 red worms, gentles, or greaves. In the Lea you 

 angle for Barbel from the bank. 



Before you begin throw in plenty of ground 

 bait, do not fear of giving too ijiuch, and con- 

 tinue to do so frequently. The best time for 

 Barbel is from June to November, they delight 

 to be in deeps, and under weeds, at mill-tails, 

 and under banks,,, especially where large stones 



