FISH : THEIR HABITS AND HAUNTS. 47 



tail ; the shank of the hook must be well 

 covered with the worm. 



An angler should always be provided with 

 well-scoured worms, as they are more lively, 

 bright, and tough than when first taken from 

 the earth. There are various modes recom- 

 mended for scouring worms, but the use of 

 clean moss alone will answer every pur- 

 pose. The moss should be well washed 

 and squeezed till nearly dry, then placed in 

 an earthen pan to receive the worms, which 

 will be ready for use in four or five days. 

 Great care must be taken to keep the moss 

 sweet and clean by changing it every three 

 or four days, and washing it well, and if any 

 worms are dead they should be removed. 



The grasshopper is found in short, dry 

 grass in the months of June, July, and 

 August, and is an excellent bait in bush- 

 fishing. 



