20 BAITS. 



with in the same way as cod bait, by mov- 

 ing continually up and down about a foot 

 from the bottom. 



WASP GRUB. 



These are to be got from the nest; when 

 hardened in a warm oven they are a good 

 bait for most fish that will take gentles. 



BEETLES 



Are a good bait for chub ; they are found 

 in cow-dung. 



PASTE BAITS. 



Paste baits are often found very killing, 

 especially in quiet places, with a small 

 hook and a quill float. In making them it 

 is found a great improvement to mix a little 

 cotton wool with them ; they are firmer, 

 and hang better on the hook ; especial care 

 must be taken to have clean hands when 

 you make them. Many of the older writers 



