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waded Eock Kiver and fished for Bass as for Trout or Salmon, 

 and killed a great many, some of which were of very large 

 size. I hope he did not take the chills and fever home with 

 him, to disturb his pleasant reminiscences of his sport. 



The rod used is generally a springy weapon of fourteen 

 feet for bait-fishing, and a lighter one with the bob. A good 

 reel, and stout line and gut are required ; the hook from No. 

 1 to 00 ; the latter size is preferable, as the Bass has a large 

 mouth. 



This fish is unsurpassed in flavor by any of the Perch 

 family. The smaller are broiled or fried, the larger should 

 be boiled and served up with egg sauce. 



