BLACK BASS. 101 



their numbers so much increased, that in an hour 

 or two, trolling of an evening, a dozen or more 

 could easily be taken. This lake ha^ neither outlet 

 or inlet, but was supplied with water from springs in 

 the bottom. 



I fear it will be almost deemed heresy to place 

 this fish on a par with the trout; at least, some 

 such idea I had when I first heard the two com- 

 pared; but I am bold, and will go farther. I 

 consider he is the superior of the two, for he is 

 equally good as an article of food, and much 

 stronger and untiring in his efforts to escape when 

 hooked. 



By all means let us have black bass introduced, 

 I feel confident this fish requires but to be known to 

 be most highly appreciated. 



