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this perch as a semi-fresh-water fish as well. Thej 

 are found all along the Atlantic coast line, and have 

 been successfully planted on the California coast. 

 They ascend the rivers for a little distance to spawn, 

 and are taken with bait and strong tackle in brackish 

 water, or just above. 



Carp will never jjrove a favorite fish with anglers 

 unless they are caught with the idea of exterminating 

 them. As has been explained, they destroy the eggs 

 of the game fish, and the majority look upon them as 

 not a bit better than a sucker for food. The occa- 

 sional angler, or those fishing for food, desiring to 

 secure any fish possible, are about the only ones who 

 care to catch them. It is possible that in good waters, 

 isolated, and with proper food, the carp could be 

 made a good table fish; as found to-day, they cer- 

 tainly are not. They are taken only by hook and 

 line, pieces of dead fish or meat, or even a thick cut- 

 ting of potato being the best bait. ISTothing alive, 

 including worms, will attract them. 



Bullheads are found in all rivers, ponds, and lakes, 

 and in nearly all of the States. They are occasion- 

 ally taken when bait or still fishing for other fish, 

 but the proper and successful methods consist of two 

 only. One is still fishing, in locahties where they 

 are known to be, in which the fisherman can use 

 several lines, using pieces of fish or meat for bait. 



