58 SEA FISH; 



Many of the sea lochs of Scotland afford excellent 

 pollack fishing, vast numbers being taken during 

 the season (May, June, and July) by various means ; 

 fly-fishing by many rods, as described under the head 

 "Herring" in this work, is a very successful one: 

 the only difference in the arrangement is, that when 

 pollack fishing, the hooks should be larger and the 

 tackle stronger ; No. 4 Limerick trout pattern hooks, 

 strong salmon gut trace, and a stout horse-hair line, 

 will be found a good outfit. The flies the same pattern 

 as recommended for herring, only tied larger. The 

 Sound of Jura is celebrated for the number of pollack 

 to be taken in it by rod fishing. 







* The Whiting, Pouting, Bib, or Blind. 



FAM., Gadidce. 



Much difference of opinion has existed as to whether 

 these fish are distinct varieties, according to their 

 names in the heading ; or the same fish in different 

 stages of growth. The latter opinion appears to be 

 that entertained by Mr. Yarrell, who may be consi- 

 dered one of the highest authorities on such matters, 

 and one by whom an opinion would not be formed 

 without great care and careful research. 



Pouting are to be caught at most seasons, particu- 

 larly during the summer months, when they are found 

 in immense numbers about the borders of sunken 

 rocks, and where reefs run out into deep water. Tew 



