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The chub is generally found in the 

 deepest parts of rapid rivers. It spawns 

 in April and May, and is best from August 

 to March. The baits are worms, maggots, 

 wasp grubs, snails, or the brains of a 

 bullock, calf, or sheep j let the bait be 

 upon the ground, except with brains, 

 which must be a little below mid-water. 



THE FLOUNDER. 



This is properly a sea fish, but is fre- 

 quently found in rivers, at a considerable 

 distance from the sea ; it frequents gentle 

 streams with gravelly sandy bottoms. It 

 spawns early in June, and should not then 

 be eaten. It may be taken at any time 

 from March to August. 



The best baits are small red worms, 

 brandlings, or marsh-worms. Use a fine 

 line, with a hook No. 6 or 7, and let the 

 bait lie on the bottom, but keep it in con- 



