BOTTOM-FISHING. 59 



THE EEL. 



THE finest Eels near London are those taken 

 from the Thames, where there are immense 

 numbers, and frequently weigh several pounds 

 each, but they are to be found in all rivers, &c. 



In Angling for them it does not matter how 

 common your rod, so that it is strong, with a 

 silk line, cork float, and No. 7 or 8 hook, baited 

 with marsh worms. When fishing for Eels it 

 is necessary to have either knife or scissors 



