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on it, which are generally baited with pieces of sprat ; 

 small cod and other fish are constantly taken whilst 

 fishing in this way. 



The Haddock. 

 FAM., Gadidce. 



The haddock is an exceedingly popular member of 

 the above family, being most extensively consumed in 

 all our large cities " Finnan haddies " being almost 

 as well known as red herrings. They are found on 

 nearly the whole coast line of England, Ireland, and 

 Scotland. Dublin Bay has long been celebrated for 

 the size and excellence of its haddocks, and the 

 Nymph Bank also furnishes an ample supply to those 

 who visit it for their capture. Many of the salt- 

 water or sea lochs of Scotland are visited by vast 

 quantities of this fish, and afford excellent sport to 

 fishermen ; they are taken with both hand-lines and 

 bolters, many of the latter being fitted with over 500 

 hooks. "Whenever haddocks are found, the same modes 

 of fishing will generally prove successful as those 

 recommended for whiting and cod (vide articles so 

 named). 



The baits may be mussel, whelk, sand launce, and 

 herring, fresh or salt. They are in the best season 

 during the autumn months, spawning in February and 

 March. These fish, although generally considered 

 inferior to the whiting in flavour, are held in consi- 



