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precisely the same ; they may be angled for with 

 similar baits, and after the same manner ; the 

 tackle to be exactly like that which is described 

 on page 52. The same ground-bait may be used 

 for Tench as directed for Carp on page 53. 



BREAM. 



THE Bream chiefly inhabits the larger kind 

 of lakes and still rivers ; in shape it is very 

 broad, or deep, and sometimes exceeds two 

 feet in length ; its colour is olive, with a pale 

 or flesh-coloured tinge on the under parts ; 

 scales rather large, and tail deeply forked. Its 

 flesh is but little esteemed for the table, being 

 considered as coarse and insipid. It bears great 

 resemblance to the Carp. 



The Bream spawns in June and July, and 

 breeds abundantly; is best in season in May, 



