50 Fishing in North Carolina. 



ordinary stiff rods 15 feet long, and about the 

 same length of line. The fish being chiefly 

 found near the trees there was no room for reel 

 and line play ; nor was any trolling done. 



One big chub while being slowly towed along- 

 side the boat, with plenty of slack line, made a 

 sudden dash, secured a good size perch which 

 was inquisitive; and brought him to the boat. 

 This is easily believable. A fool jack would 

 venture to jump into the boat after bait. 



The head of the 7 3-4 pound chub, caught 

 by this bunch of galoots was exhibited in John- 

 son's drug store; and bore every evidence of 

 bigness. But the biggest fish, a 13 pounder, 

 caught by the most pious looking cuss in the 

 gang, got away; yet it has been much talked 

 about. It seems that in one of his mad sorties 

 for liberty, apart from equality and fraternity, 

 he butted against a cypress butt, grunted, and 

 tore himself from the hook. 



I am glad Nanny lost that fish, because it 

 saves him so much veracity for another time. 



In order to protect one's veracity, it is well 

 to remember that a fish is never as large as it 



