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a much greater quantity in the same time by 

 flounder lines. I have caught them by ang- 

 ling with lobworms, nearly a pound weight 

 each; and with a minnow, I caught one in 

 1799, that weighed twenty three ounces. 



EELS. 



It has long been a matter of doubt how 

 eels are produced, the general opinion is, 

 that they are viviparous ; however, leaving 

 this disputed point to be settled by naturalists, 

 I shall instruct the angler how they may be 

 caught. In the day-time they delight in 

 still waters, amongst weeds, under roots of 

 trees, and large stones ; the best bait for 

 angling is the lobworm, your hook should 

 be small, about No. 3 or 4, and it will be 

 proper to use a small plumb, or pistol bullet. 

 They bite best in dark cloudy weather, after 

 showers attended with thunder and light- 

 ning; use a running line, and be not too 

 hasty when they bite. The large ones are 

 caught in the night, by lines as directed for 

 flounders, except having small strong hooks 



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