PERCH AND PERCH-FISHING. 69 



When a fish seizes a bait a few seconds' grace should be 

 allowed before the hook is driven home. And, after being hooked, 

 the fish should be played carefully, else other perch that are lurking 

 around will most likely be scared. 



Sometimes a float may be used advantageously when live- 

 baiting for perch, and, should the water be high and discoloured, 

 ledgering with a minnow or a worm often produces good results. 



For spinning a natural bait, the " Archer," the " Bedford," the 

 " Chapman," and the " Pennell" tackles can be strongly recom- 

 mended; whilst among various artificial spinners the "Wagtail" 

 is excellent, as also are those previously mentioned. 



Float-fishing is another mode that is practised largely, and big 

 " catches " are often effected by this method. A No. 6 or 7 Crystal 

 hook would be suitable should worm be used as bait, whilst a 

 small swan-quill or fairly large porcupine float answers the purpose 

 admirably. 



Thus, with so many different methods at his command, the 

 angler with a " will " should be at no loss for a " way " in which to 

 essay the capture of the handsome, sporting perch. 



