Porgy 



above the sinker, the second hook another 

 six inches above, and it may be of a larger 

 size than the lower hook. Some anglers 

 use three hooks to entice those fish swim- 

 ming above the bottom. The bait must 

 be small, only just large enough to cover 

 the hook; in that case even the smallest 

 nip will catch him. The porgy has a large 

 head and hard mouth, so that when even 

 a touch is felt on the line give a sharp 

 quick strike to firmly embed the hook. 

 They seem to bite much better on bright, 

 sunny days, when the wind gently ripples 

 the water, and the first part of the flood tide 

 is always best to strike a good school. 



For tackle use a light springy rod, and 

 though a reel is unnecessary, it is sometimes 

 convenient to give out longer line at vary- 

 ing depths. Use a very fine line, with 

 hooks small, strong and extra sharp. From 

 the first of August to the last of October 

 many anglers enjoy catching this gamey 

 little fish; outside the sport of landing 

 them they are much coveted as a pan-fish. 

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