MINNOW FISHING. 75 



faction of knowing you have procured 

 your own bait. At the same time, it is 

 always advisable to have a stock of 

 minnows by you. 



The minnow is, moreover, a very hand- 

 some little fish. Take one in your hand 

 and examine him closely, and you will 

 admire him. Take particular notice of 

 his shape. He is just like a miniature 

 spring salmon. Mark his beautiful colour- 

 ing every shade of olive, white, pale 

 brown, silver, pink, and rose harmoniously 

 blended and producing a most beautiful 

 mottled appearance. The best baits to 

 select are the fat, clear-coloured, from ij 

 to 2 inches long. 



THE LOACH. 



The loach, loche, stone-loach, or ground- 

 ling is absolutely one of the most deadly 

 lures for trout. It is better known by 

 many country anglers as " Tommy the 

 Lodger." It delights in clear-running 



