Chapter IX. 

 SPIDERS, &C.—ARANEIDA, &c. 



Plate 9. 



We have shown on plate nine another rather 

 mixed lot of lures. The spiders are not, strictly 

 speaking, insects, but they come in a class by them- 

 selves, known as Araneidcc the British species being 

 classed as Arachnidce, being a link between the animal 

 and the insect kingdoms. 



On fig. 92 we have a very common Spider 

 (Agelina labyrinthica) , found on bushes by the river 

 side and a great favourite with the fish. I have seen 

 very many drop on the water, but have never seen a 

 single one float far on the surface before it has been 

 seized by a fish, and I am astonished that more use 

 has not been made of artificial spiders as lures. 



Fig. 93 is a spider of a different class, found in 

 great numbers on the gravel beds of almost all 

 streams ; it is a vagabond, and does not spin a web. 

 It is known as the Wolf Spider (Lycosa fluviatilis), and 

 is a capital lure at all times. It floats well, and, fished 

 up stream, is a deadly bait, when used by an expert. 



Fig. 94 is another of the Agelince, rather darker 

 than No. 92, and an excellent lure in all respects. 



From the beginning of the season to late Autumn, 

 caterpillars abound on the herbage and bushes in 

 infinite variety. 



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