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diet. — The Chub or FallfiBh, Leucosomus rhoiheus. Errors of Ameri 

 can writers in regard to the size of the Chub. Chub an annoyance 

 to fly-fishers. Chub-fishing on the Brandywine. Umbrella invented 

 by a Chub Fisherman. — Roach, and Roach-fishing . . . 153 



CHAPTER VII. 



THE HEREING FAMILY — CLUPEID^i. 



Remarks on the Herring Family, from the " Iconographic Encyclo- 

 paedia." Their abundance in the waters of the United States. 

 Great numbers of them taken in the Potomac. Herring-fishing 

 with the artificial fly. — The Shad, Alosa prcestabttis. Its delicacy 

 and value as food. Migratory habits. Shad taken with the min- 

 now. Shad-roe as bait 165 



CHAPTER VIII. 

 CATFISH AND EELS. 



Catfish, Siluridce. Extract from Iconographic Encyclopaedia. Cat- 

 fish of the Atlantic States and Western waters. — Eels. Observations 

 on the Petromyzontidce (Lamprey Eels), on the Murasnidce (Common 

 Eels), and on the Gymnotidce (Electric Eels). — The Common Eel, 

 Anguilla vulgaris. Fishing for Eels. Migratory habits. Young 

 Eels as bait. Eels not hermaphrodites 177 



CHAPTER IX. 



THE SALMON FAMILY. — SALMONTD-ffli. 



Remarks on the Salmonidae. — The Brook Trout. Scientific descrip- 

 tion. Habits and manner of breeding. Growth. Difference in 

 size between Trout of still waters and those of brisk streams. 

 Effect of light and shade, and bright or dark water, on the color 

 of Trout. Errors as regards new species. Food of the Trout. Its 

 greediness. Its geographical range. Former abundance and causes 

 of decrease. Size of Trout in the regions of Lake Superior and 

 State of Maine. Size in the preserved waters of England, and size 

 the angler is restricted to in rented waters. — The Salmon. Former 

 abundance in the rivers of New York and the Eastern States. 

 Great numbers in California, Oregon, and British Possessions. 



