AND HOW TO CATCH THEM. 



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transaction, as the black paint-like liquid with which 

 it is filled is instantly so ejected that the trousers 

 and waistcoat of the uninitiated are covered in such a 

 way as to make him wish his acquaintance with 

 the sepia never made. "When thrust back as above 

 directed, the black fluid is thrown out in a large 

 black cloud, extending for several yards round the 

 captured cuttle, which can then be safely hauled 

 in and put aside for bait, as it is excellent for that 

 purpose. 



Worms. 



The most important to the sea fisherman is that 

 known as the mud worm, of which a representation 

 is given in the woodcut annexed. It is to be found 



FAM. Annelides. Syllis Monilaris. 



by digging in the mud of creeks leading to the sea, at 

 low water, and under stones or old timber which have 

 been long in one position at the bottom. "When 



