472 MANUAL FOR YOUNG SPORTSMEN. 
of the black-fish pattern, armed on gimp, should be buried 
to the arming in the neck of a whole, unbroken clam, 
which this ravenous and strong fish cracks shell and all, 
as his favorite bon bouche. 
It is great joy to the angler who hooks one, great 
proof of skill and immense glory if he land him. For he 
is the king of salt-water game fish. 
The blue fish is taken by squidding in swift tideways 
from a boat under sail in a stiffish breeze; and when one 
has the luck to come across a good shoal in the humor to 
bite, it is, beyond a doubt, great fun. 
The following tables ‘of time, tide, bait, depth, and 
tackle contain, it is believed, all that can be imparted by 
printed instruction to the learner. Patience, perseverance, 
good temper, and good luck must do the rest. 
All of which, though it be not in the province to 
bestow, it is in the power earnestly to wish, for all his 
friends and readers, of their humble servant to command, 
FRANK FORESTER. 
Tue Cepars, June 30, 1856. 
