48 SEA FISH ; 



usual size, thus clearly showing that our much quizzed 

 London aldermen are very anchorites in the cost of 

 their indulgences compared to the magnates of by- 

 gone days. Its capture by the hook and line is 

 generally considered rare, although a great number 

 were taken last summer in certain places in and about 

 Plymouth harbour, whilst fishing for grey mullet and 

 smelts. They are taken with mud-worm on precisely 

 the same description of tackle as used for the latter 

 fish, and are found to frequent the same description 

 of localities. The months of August and September 

 appear to be the best for taking them by angling. 

 Their usual size is under thirteen inches, although 

 occasionally taken much larger. Many are taken by 

 nets far out at sea, where its range is extensive. The 

 spawn is deposited in the spring. 



The Bream, 



FAM., Sparidce, 



When full grown, may be considered in the light 

 of a deep-sea fish, rendering a good " offing " generally 

 requisite before the ground frequented by the bream 

 is reached, the marks for which can, in most cases, 

 be ascertained, with pretty much certainty (vide 

 " Marks "), from fishermen or boatmen on the 

 coasts where it is found. " When reached, let go 

 the anchor." It is met with pretty generally both 

 on the English and Irish coasts, as well as far to 



