MUSKELLUNGE. 



Esox Estor. 



FOUND in Lakes Huron, Michigan, Erie, 

 and others ; also St. Lawrence River, 

 Niagara River, and sundry large streams 

 of Western New York. 



A bold, ferocious Pike, wild and strong 

 on the hook. Usual weight from five to 

 twelve pounds, but frequently attains to 

 thirty and over. Prized for its flavor. 



Many are taken with the seine. They 

 prefer muddy water, lying among weeds, 

 in ambush for smaller fish. This water- 

 tiger will successfully attack any marine 

 animal, up to its own size, including Pick- 

 erel and Pike-Perch. 



Trolled for, they bite freely at tin squid, 

 red rag, artificial minnow ; are fond of 

 worm, pork, frog, and small live fish. 



For tackle use rod of ten feet, Cod line, 



and Cod hooks. 



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