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MARSH OR MEADOW WORM. 



This is found in marshy grounds, or on 

 the banks of rivers ; it requires more 

 scouring than the brandling, or gilt tail. 

 This is a good worm for trout, perch, 

 gudgeon, grayling, and bream. 



This is found in marled lands or meadows, 

 after a shower, or early in the morning in 

 March or April. It is a good bait for 

 trout when the water is muddy. 



To scour and preserve worms you should 

 provide yourself with a quantity of fresh 

 moss. Wash out all the earth, and squeeze 

 it, but not too dry ; then put it into a jar 

 and squeeze it tightly down ; throw in the 

 worms upon it. The jar should be kept in 

 a cold place in summer, and the moss 

 changed once in three or four days. 



