PORGEE. 



Pagrus Argyrops. 



Also known as " Big Porgee " and 

 " Scappaug." Common in bays and inlets, 

 all the way from Massachusetts to Georgia. 

 Most frequent during the summer months. 



A coarse-boned fish, held in little esti- 

 mation. 



Taken in great numbers in the bays sur- 

 rounding New York City. Usual weight 

 from half to two pounds. 



For tackle use strong flaxen line, two 

 hundred to three hundred feet ; rod ten 

 to twelve feet ; Black-fish hook No. 3 ; 

 pound sinker with swivel ; leader of sin- 

 gle gut. Bait with shrimp or clam. 



