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are in the smaller streams of clear water, not very deep, and 

 with good protection of vegetation along the banks. A stream 

 which may be easily waded, and with here and there a deep pool 

 into which the fish may dart when disturbed are the most fa- 

 vored. In such places they are the delight of the small boy. The 

 usual method is to select a short pole with a line of moderate or 







Chub. Scmotilus buUaris (Rafinesque). (Upper figure young, lower adult.) 



short length, and only a hook. The sinker and float are not much 

 in vogue. The bait usually employed is a large fat white grub 

 dug out of an old stump of decayed wood. At least this is 

 found successful in the majority of cases. The fish are always 

 shy, and it is necessary to remain very quiet while angling, and 

 also seek the best concealment possible. The instant the bait 

 touches the water the fish dart at it. The young appear to be 



