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and rather resembles in appearance, a gentle ; it is, how- 

 ever, much more tender, and requires delicate handling 

 in baiting. Trout, roach, dace, etc., are very fond indeed 

 of it. 



Palmers. These, which are the grubs or caterpillars of 

 various moths, particularly the fox and the tiger moths, are 

 seldom used in their natural state, the imitations being so good 

 as to render it quite unnecessary, whilst the flesh is so soft that 

 it would scarcely be possible to pierce them without destroying 

 them. The imitations, however, are excellent for trout and 

 chub. They should chiefly be used under overhanging trees 

 and bushes, which abound in some streams, but mostly in still 

 waters. 



Leeches form an excellent bait for trout, and may be used 

 with advantage at times ; as may also the 



Cockroach, which is found in abundance in all old houses. 

 The trout are so fond of a cockroach that they will hardly 

 ever refuse one. The hook should be run through from the 

 gullet to the tail. 



Grasshopper, baited in a similar way, makes an excellent 

 bait for chub and grayling, and trout will also take them. If 

 small, use two hooks, insert the second, and put on in the 

 reverse position. N.B. The hoppers or long legs must be 

 removed. 



The Cricket is also a good bait, but should be used like the 

 cockroach and meal worm, chiefly in mill-tails. 



The Cockchafer and Humblebee are admirable baits for chub, 

 and may be used either by draping at the top of the water, or 

 in mid-water. A good cut of an artificial humblebee may be 

 seen in Plate X, Fig. 4, page 219. 



The Crab or Creeper. This is the larva of the stone fly, 

 and is found in abundance under the stones and pebbles by the 

 beds and brinks of many rivers. It is a most killing bait for 

 trout, more particularly when the water is low and clear. It is 

 customary to use two of them. In appearance it rather 

 resembles the common cricket. It is very active in its haunts, 

 and easily gets out of sight. A sufficient number should be 

 collected on the morning of fishing, as they do not keep well. 

 Keep them moist in a tin box. 



Beetles. There are many bettles which trout, chub, and 

 other fish will take. Indeed, the question, perhaps, rather 

 would be to decide what they would not take. The best, how- 

 ever, have already been noticed under the head of beetle- 



