The Perch 



sluggish water they fight less, but kick 

 more. Trolling or casting with a small 

 single-hook spoon, or a live minnow with- 

 out a spoon, will invariably capture large 

 perch, in lakes or ponds. The boat should 

 be rowed along slowly, not far from the 

 shore and inside the weeds, or nearest the 

 center of the lake, and as close to the weeds 

 as possible without getting entangled. 

 When the fish strikes, give him time, but 

 hold the rod firm and steady, he will hook 

 himself secure. The only thing the young 

 angler has to do is to keep a taut line, then 

 slowly reel in and boat him. In fishing 

 for perch the angler cannot be too careful 

 in unhooking these spike-armed heroes, for 

 the armature of fins inflicts wounds painful 

 and difficult to heal. In fly fishing for 

 perch the best time is when the water is 

 gently rippled by the wind, or from sun- 

 down to dusk, and in casting it is well to 

 let the fly sink about a foot and work it 

 about sharply through the water. Any 

 trout or bass fly tied on a No. 5 to No. 3 



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