THE PERCH FAMILY. 



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clear a place a foot or two in diameter, piling up the gravel, 

 chips, and twigs on the margin ; at such times they refuse a 

 bait, remove anything offensive as soon as it drops in, and 

 pugnaciously drive off all intruders. 



A neat line, small float and hooks, number six to ten, are 

 appropriate tackle. 



I have a valued friend, who, although long since passed the 

 meridian of life, will still roll up his trousers, and angle for 

 this attractive little fish, with all the ardor of his youthful 

 days. 



