PICKEREL. 



Esox Reticulatus. 



ALSO known as " Pike." Inhabits the 

 Great Northern Lakes, the lakes and 

 rivers of the Eastern and Middle States, 

 Ohio and St. Lawrence Rivers, etc. 



Their ordinary weight ranges from eight 

 to twelve pounds, but occasionally much 

 heavier ones are captured. 



Pickerel can be taken from May onward, 

 but are at their best within the months 

 of autumn. They swim singly, are fond 

 of concealment and shade, and favor the 

 outlets of small streams. Do not swim 

 deeply. They are gamy, bold, and vo- 

 racious. 



For tackle use stout Bass-rod, of from 

 ten to fourteen feet, with click-reel ; stout 

 silken or oiled flaxen line, of from one 

 hundred and fifty to two hundred and 



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