141 risu. 



Avhen pursued, they baffle their enemies by dis- 

 charging this liquid and discolouring the water 

 around them, so that they decamp without being 

 observed by their pursuers. 



In catching them for bait, two plans are adop- 

 ted ; one by the tuck net, the other by what is 

 termed jigging (see article "Apparatus"), which is 

 done as follows : having chosen, a station for 

 your boat in deep water, at dusk on a summer 

 evening where a back tide is running, and let go 

 your anchor, lower down a line with any small 

 fish attached, such as a small pout, pollack, or 

 blenny, and soon you will find the squid at work. 

 You then gradually pull in the line, when gene- 

 rally a dozen or two of the sepia may be seen 

 following up the bait ; you must then gently 

 place the jigger in the water under your prey, with 

 the hooks a foot or so behind him, and raising it 

 till you touch the squid, it will instantly dart 

 back and impale itself on the hooks so conside- 

 rately placed there for the especial purpose ; you 

 then of course haul your prize into the boat and 

 lower the bait again for more of the family to 

 have their supper. 



Generally the operator puts on an apron or 



