and landing-net. The fish are lured with 

 the phantom minnow, or small spoon. If 

 bait is preferred let it be crawfish, or. small 

 live fish. 



SALMON-TROUT. 



Salmo Confinis. 



By some this is deemed a mere variety 

 of Brook Trout, improved and developed, 

 by sea voyaging. Salmon-Trout are higher 

 flavored and deeper colored than either 

 Brook or Lake Trout. 



They frequent the St. Lawrence River 

 and its tributaries, and many smaller 

 streams that empty into the ocean from 

 Long Island and the Eastern States. Like 

 Salmon, these fish run up to fresh-water 

 river-heads and shallows during spawning 

 time. Usual weight from two to five 

 pounds. 



Salmon-Trout are greedy feeders and 

 make havoc among minnows and other 

 small fish. Unlike Salmon, their stomachs 

 are, normally, gorged with food. 



When in full season, and tolerably fresh 



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