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AMERICAN ANGLER'S BOOK. 



branched rays ; anal, three spines and twelve rays, closing in 

 a groove, though not so entirely as the dorsal. 

 t This sedate-looking little fish is taken with bottom tackle. 

 The hooks should be small to suit the mouth, as they are 

 great nibblers, and often annoy the angler when fishing for 

 Barb or Weakfish. 



The Porgy is an excellent pan-fish, and would be more in 

 favor if it was not so common. 



