2 FAMILIAR PISH, THBIK HABITS AND CAPTURE 



naturally follows that one should gain a thorough 

 knowledge of tackle — rods, lines, reels, and especially 

 natural and artificial bait — and how to arrange and 

 use it. All this comprises the " how." The " when " 

 is learned in connection with it, since in studying it 

 the nature and habits of fish become readily known. 

 Thus the proper time to catch them is indicated, and 

 the " where " as well. Any boy at all enthusiastic 

 over angling generally knows where to go " a-fish- 

 ing." Add to this knowledge that which has been 

 acquired through proper study, and the result is that 

 the beginner soon becomes an adept, successful, full- 

 fiedged fisherman. It can be readily understood that 

 the study of fishing is neither a long nor an unpleas- 

 ant task in any way, but, on the contrary, has a 

 peculiar fascination. 



Tt is very unfortunate that the natural supply of 

 fish is constantly being depleted by two avoidaljle 

 causes : one, excessive greed — the desire to take more 

 fish than can properly be disposed of; the other, the 

 ignoring of all game laws by taking fish out of season. 

 The opportunity to make large catches frequently 

 occurs. If the temptation can not be withstood, then 

 remove the fish carefully from the hook and return 

 them to the water, retaining only those badly injui-ed, 

 or a sufficient number to supply actual wants. That 

 certainly should satisfy any inordinate craving- to 



