50 EEL. 



tinual motion, for the fish is crafty, and 

 will nibble for some time before he takes it. 



EEL. 



The eel is generally found in still waters 

 and muddy bottoms ; it is in season all the 

 year, and bites best after a thunder storm. 

 The best baits are wasp grubs, maggots, 

 small red worms, or brandlings. Use a 

 strong line, with a hook No. 4 or 5, and 

 a float ; let the shot lie on the ground, and 

 strike the instant you have a bite. 



Eels may also be taken by another 

 method, called bobbing. Procure large 

 garden worms, and string on thread or 

 worsted as many as will make a good sized 

 bunch ; fasten them all to a strong cord, 

 and attach a piece of lead a few inches 

 above the worms ; use a strong pole in 

 place of a rod ; cast the bait into the 

 water, and move it gently up and down till 

 you have a bite ; when you feel the eels 

 tugging at the bait, raise it slowly till you 



