122 Fisuine in American WATERS. 
Trim the white sail; the rising breeze 
Blows freshly from the open seas ; 
It ripples over ocean’s breast, 
Tips with the foam each billow’s crest. 
Now cast astern the dripping line, 
That cuts and whistles through the brine. 
TROLLING FOR BLUEFISH. 
ROLLING for bluefish by 
New York sportsmen is 
generally done in_ sail- 
boats, and the flood tide is 
best. Therefore, whether 
we start with sail-boat or 
yacht from the city, or go 
to Islip or South Oyster 
Bay, or to Rockaway or 
Canarsie to sail from, it is 
best to sail out to the feed- 
ing-grounds during the ebb 
tide, so as to be sure of no 
delay after the fish begin 
to bite; and as the fish ap- 
