A handsome, active, and gamy fish ; 

 but too oily to be easily digestible. 



SPANISH MACKEREL. 

 Scomber Colias. 



A highly prized variety. Most fre- 

 quent southward, but ranging from Geor- 

 gia to Massachusetts. In New York they 

 are taken during August and September. 



A remarkably handsome fish. Usual 

 weight from two to six pounds. They 

 appear in shoals off shore. 



Trolling is the preferred way for taking 

 them ; rod and reel are rarely used. The 

 fishing-line should be snelled. Squids are 

 employed ; for baiting use shedder, shrimp, 

 or small fish. 



