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or brandlings, are the best baits. Use a quill 

 float, and a hook No. 7> and let the bait 

 touch the ground ; do not give them much 

 line, but strike immediately. Throw in 

 ground bait of clay and worms ; or worms 

 alone will do if the water is muddy. 



THE CARP. 



The carp chiefly inhabits lakes and 

 ponds, and frequents the deepest and most 

 quiet places, especially if the bottom be 

 of sand, clay, or weeds. It spawns in May, 

 June, or July, and is best in season in 

 March or April. They may be angled for 

 at any time of the day from February to 

 June if the weather is mild, especially 

 after a slight shower of rain. 



The best baits are well scoured red 

 worms and brandlings, maggots, wasp 

 grubs, and cabbage worms ; they will also 

 take the white part of chandlers' greaves 

 softened in warm water, or paste made of 



