Black Bass Fishing. 



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AN IDEAL "STILL FISHER.' 



" With a qualification as to the rod, that is the true principle," 

 returned the Professor. " With a properly made, light, and flexible 

 rod, yes ; with a bean-pole, no. With a well balanced, supple rod 

 of eight ounces, a pound bass, even in swift water, can be easily 

 killed in a minute, and one of five pounds in five minutes." 



The Professor and Ignatius, having each taken a dozen bass, 

 reeled up their lines and retraced their steps toward the wagon 

 for luncheon. Turning a bend in the river, they came in sight 

 of Luke, still sitting on the log with a firm hold on the rod, but 

 sound asleep. 



" Behold the ideal still-fisher!" observed the Professor. 



