50 ANGLING. 



ground-bait. They are truly carrion disagreeable alike to 

 carry and handle, eating their way through the stoutest 

 bag. 



8. The caddis-worm or straw-bait. This curious worm, 

 which is found at the edge of most rivers in its curious stony 

 shell, is the larvae of some of the angler's best flies. I have 

 found it an excellent bait in every stream where it is 

 found in the Midland shires. There is scarcely any other 

 bait about the merits of which so many diverse opinions 

 exist. My opinion of its merits has been strengthened by 

 many angling correspondents. Caddis may be kept in a bag, 

 if dipped frequently in the water to keep them moist. One 

 of these singular grubs has been added with killing effect 

 to an artificial fly. 



Two of these baits are generally placed on the hook to- 

 gether. The hook must enter close under the head and 

 brought out at the end, if two are used. If the hook is a 

 very small one, one only may be used ; but it is necessary 

 that the hook and shank should both be covered. Artificial 

 caddis are sometimes used ; and in the chapter on " Flies, 

 and how to Dress them," a plan of making them is described. 

 The above remarks apply equally to all kinds of grubs. 



9. Tlie meal-worm is a sort of grub common in old mills 

 where meal has been kept : it is not unlike, if not identical 

 with, the weevil of ship-biscuit. It is much liked by 

 trout and other fish ; requires no scouring, and may be 

 kept in meal. 



10. The wasp-grub is a soft milky grub, taken from a 

 wasp's nest. They require to be toughened by being 

 placed in an oven to be half baked before use. They may 

 be kept in a jar in a cool cupboard. Trout bite freely at 



