KING-FISH. 



Umbrina Alburnus. 



ALSO known as " Whiting " and " Barb." 

 Abundant off the coast of Florida and far 

 as North Carolina ; uncommon near New 

 York, and rarely seen off the shores of 

 Massachusetts. 



Usual weight half to three pounds. 

 Prized for its flavor. Gradually becoming 

 rarer. 



The habits of the King-fish are little 

 known. It enters lagoons and inlets, is 

 partial to deep water, and bites freely. 



For tackle use rod of from eight to ten 

 feet ; fine linen line, two hundred to three 

 hundred feet ; hook, Limerick Salmon 

 No. 4, or Bass No. 6 ; leader of gut, three 

 feet. Use swivel, sinker, and float. Bait, 

 soft crab, shrimp, and shedder. 



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