Bait Angling for Common Fishes 



which becomes infinitely more troublesome 

 when fishing after dark. Good eel fish- 

 ing is best in dams and near mill wheels. 

 Sitting on the bank by the waterside at 

 evening, properly prepared with bait and 

 tackle, also a small lantern, this fish pro- 

 vides quite a diversion. Eel fishing in salt 

 water is also very popular when it is done 

 from a boat, which should be anchored 

 near the edge of channels, on soft or sandy 

 or muddy bottoms. The rod is seldom 

 brought into play for sea fishing, simply a 

 stout line with a strong leader and a heavy 

 sinker to keep the bait on the bottom. If 

 the sinker is not heavy enough to withstand 

 the tide and keep to the bottom, more 

 weight should be added. Eels will not 

 rise from the bottom for food. The hook 

 should be attached close to the sinker, and 

 two or three hooks may be used, and should 

 be No. 8 to No. 10 Sproat. By far the best 

 bait in salt water is the shedder crab, but 

 sandworms, killies, clams or even pieces of 

 fish will take them. Many anglers use a 



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