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in the meadow of a friend, we took one day, 

 in two or three hours, a complete basketful 

 in this manner. And we might have taken as 

 many more, only our friend came to see how 

 we were getting on, and drove them all away. 



We give this incident to prove the great 

 importance of not being seen while angling. 



The best time for roach and dace fishing is 

 in warm weather. You may begin in April, if 

 the water be in good condition, and take them 

 till October if the weather continue open. 

 When you have caught them, take care of 

 them, clean, cook, and eat them, if you feel so 

 disposed, in the same manner as recommended 

 for roach. 



THE YOUNG ANGLER. 



From strife and noise of other boys, 



Young anglers oft repair. 

 Where rivers flow and flowers blow 



In summer's sun and air. ^ 



And better there than anywhere 



Where vice its power displays 

 And let them go, and let them know 



Their choice obtains our praise. 



To such we say While blythe and gay, 



Be contemplative too, 

 And do not let your mind forget 



The stream resembles you. 



