THE BASSES: FRES H-W ATER AND MARINE 



nency of the supply, consider the very small fish a 

 great delicacy and continually tempt the market- 

 men and fishermen to obtain what they desire, not- 

 withstanding the most stringent protective laws. 



The flesh of the striped bass is firm, white, and 

 flaky, and has a delightful flavor produced by the 

 generous and nourishing diet upon which it subsists. 



This is one of the largest of the food and game 

 fishes which ascend into fresh waters, frequently 

 reaching a greater size than the largest of the 

 salmon family. Individuals weighing more than 

 100 pounds are by no means uncommon. 



As a Game-Fish. A shapely fish, moreover; 

 active and graceful in its movements; beautiful 

 far above the average of the game-fishes in its sil- 

 very mail and brilliant iridescence; quick to seize 

 a suitable lure and to hold it firmly; full of re- 

 sources in its struggle against capture; full of 

 expedients for escaping the hook or parting the 

 most approved line; endowed with wonderful 

 strength and endurance; quick to take advantage 

 of all the natural obstructions to the angler's skill 

 which exist in its favored haunts, the striped bass 

 is a king among the game-fishes. It is certainly 

 in the same class with the salmon for its intelligence 

 and fighting qualities. Its first plunge when hooked 

 is more powerful than that of the salmon, and its 

 endurance is greater. It depends upon its great 

 strength for its escape from capture, and resorts 



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