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THE JOLLY ANGLER. 



heavy water when Roach fishing; they seldom weigh above 

 three or four ounces. The river Yare, in Norfolk, pro- 

 duces a vast number of these fish. 



THE BLEAK 



is found in nearly all the rivers round London ; you may 

 catch them in great quantities with a house fly on the 

 top of the water, or a gentle on the same sort of tackle as 

 described for Minnows, only put the float about a foot 

 above the hook, and strike the moment they bite ; you will 

 be sure of taking plenty of these fish, if you throw in 

 close to your float a few carrion gentles, or any other 

 ground bait that is light; they are excellent amusement for 

 the young angler, and beget a habit of striking quickly, a 

 thing of great use to the Roach fisherman. The Bleak is 

 a good bait for Salmon, or large Trout, (and Jack, when the 

 water is thick, or when you cannot get Gudgeons;) you 

 may spin it the same as a Minnow, only your hooks must 

 be larger. They are in season all the Summer months, 

 and their haunts are always in the stream ; in shape, colour, 

 and size they much resemble the Sprat, and are considered 

 delicate and nutritious food. 



THE GUDGEON. 



This fish is a great favourite with some of the London 





