Fishing in North Carolina. 



I prefer a medium size baas hook, but the 

 point of the hook should always have 1-4 inch 

 free play from the bait; otherwise it is next to 

 impossible to hook a bass. 



If a limber rod is used keej:) the tip up, and 

 give the fish the bait; as such a rod will auto- 

 matically take up slack. A loose line at any 

 stage means instant danger. 



If a stiff rod is used, tip to the water, keep 

 it there until your fish has played out. 



See-saw your fish when you must, but never 

 when there are no obstructions ; and keep him 

 away from the boat until you are ready for him 

 with landing net. Do not wait, with landing 

 net, until the fish is brought to the top of the 

 water, but take him as deep as possible. 



A flop at the surface has saved the life of 

 many a hooked fish. 



Always fish towards bank or reeds, if possible. 



Keep your temper in good order, imless the 

 bottle gets broken. 



Remember, too, that if the human stomach is 

 composed of asbestos, jiggers, sandstone, acid, 

 cayenne, glue, zinglass, hook worms, alcohol, 



