Tautog or Blackfish 



head. This refers to a tide-running fish 

 of from three to eight pounds, and which 

 feeds on the edge of the swift water. He 

 has a white nose, and is fair game. The 

 tautog, which feeds close to the base of the 

 rocks, is an adept at getting hooks or sink- 

 ers fastened in the clefts, for so soon as he 

 bites and feels the barb he darts under or 

 between the rocks, leaving the angler thank- 

 ful if the fish will liberate the hook or 

 sinker as the price of freedom. 



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