angling. After a bite allow the fish to 

 gorge the bait, and then pull alertly and 

 steadily. 



Fishing is mostly done with set lines, 

 or by trolling. A gaff-hook will be found 

 useful. 



For tackle use rod stiff and heavy ; line, 

 oiled flaxen, same as for large Cod ; leader 

 four feet long, of twisted gut ; swivel 

 sinker ; hook, large Cod, or No. i Limerick 

 Salmon. For fly-fishing employ large 

 gaudy fly. Bait, squids, red rag, small 

 live fish, and pieces of flesh. 



BROOK TROUT. 



Salmo Fontinalis. 



Inhabit the brooks and small mountain 

 streams of the wild and untra veiled parts 

 of our Middle and Eastern States. Some 

 few are found in the northern parts of the 

 near-by Western States. A century ago 

 all the small interior running waters of New 

 York and New England were plentifully 

 supplied with these fish. 



