472 MANUAL FOR YOUNG SPORTSMEN. 



of the black-fish pattern, armed on gimp, should be buried 

 to the arming in the neck of a whole, unbroken clam, 

 which this ravenous and strong fish cracks shell and all, 

 as his favorite bon bouche. 



It is great joy to the angler who hooks one, great 

 proof of skill and immense glory if he land him. For he 

 is the king of salt-water game fish. 



The blue fish is taken by squidding in swift tideways 

 from a boat under sail in a stiffish breeze ; and when one 

 has the luck to come across a good shoal in the humor to 

 bite, it is, beyond a doubt, great fun. 



The following tables of time, tide, bait, depth, and 

 tackle contain, it is believed, all that can be imparted by 

 printed instruction to the learner. Patience, perseverance, 

 good temper, and good luck must do the rest. 



All of which, though it be not in the province to 

 bestow, it is in the power earnestly to wish, for all his 

 friends and readers, of their humble servant to command, 



FRANK FORESTER. 



THE CEDAKS, June 30, 1856. 



