318 Bass, Pike, and Perch 



use hand-lines altogether. The rest of the tackle 

 needed is a multiplying reel, a braided linen line, 

 size E or F, Sproat or O'Shaughnessy hooks of 

 various sizes, from Nos. i to 3-0, according to 

 the size of the mouths of the different fishes, 

 though No. i-o will be found to be a good 

 average size. Sinkers of different weights, from 

 one to six ounces, to meet the strength of the 

 tide, and a strong landing-net must be added. 

 The hooks should be tied on single, strong silk- 

 worm fibre. 



The best bait is the sea-crawfish (Palinurus\ 

 or spiny lobster, which grows to the size of the 

 common lobster, and is found in the crevices of 

 the coral reefs or among the rocks and shells 

 at the bottom, from whence it is taken by the 

 fish spear called "grains." The flesh is taken 

 from the shell and cut up for bait, and the shell 

 itself is tied to a line and sunk near the bottom 

 to attract the fish. Shrimps are also good bait, 

 as are any of the small fishes, or conchs cut into 

 suitable sizes. Any of the various crabs can 

 also be utilized. The large conchs Strombus and 

 Pyrula are good, and a large one will furnish bait 

 for a whole day. 



