494 THE BAIT TABLE. 



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 excel- 

 lent 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 daping at the top of the 

 water, or in mid-water. A good cut of an artificial bum- 

 blebee may be seen in Plate IX. fig. 4. 



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

 fly, and is found in abundance under the stones and peb- 

 bles 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 rather resembles the common cricket. 

 It is very active in its habits, and easily gets out of sight. 

 A sufficient number should be collected on the morning 

 of fishing, as they do not keep very well. Keep them 

 moist in a tin box. (See Crab or Creeper Fishing). 



Beetles. There are many beetles which trout, chub, 

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

 rather would be to decide what they would not take. The 

 best, however, have already been noticed under the head 

 of beetle-fishing. There is no difficulty in keeping them 

 for some days. 



Flies of all kinds. See daping or dibbing. 



Slugs and Snails. These are excellent baits for various 

 kinds of fish. Trout are very fond of a good fat snail or 

 a white slug, and chub have a decided penchant for a 



