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REPORT OF THE FOREST, FISH AND GAME COMMISSION. 



As may be supposed, to receive the bite of a large tautog is a painful experience 

 and one which the amateur will not soon forget. When hungry the fish is very 

 bold. I have seen a tautog in an aquarium at Wood's Hole snap at the fingers of the 

 man who was cleaning the tank. Hand line fishing from a boat is largely practiced 

 by those who fish for profit, and many of these fishes are taken in nets and weirs. 



ALONG THE ROCKS — TAUTOG FISHING. 



