FISHES. 195 
baits used are worms or artificial flies, and cloudy 
weather is the best time for taking them. 
THE CHUB. 
49. The body of the Chub is of an oblong shape, 
nearly round ; the head, which is large, and the 
back, are of a deep dusky green, the sides silvery, 
and the belly white. The fins upon the belly are 
red, and the tail is brown, tinged with blue at its 
extremity. 
50. This fish frequents the deep holes of rivers, 
under hollow banks, where he may be caught, in the 
summer season, with a hook baited with worms, 
crickets, and other insects. When out of season, he 
is full of small, hairy bones. 
THE GOLD FISH. 
51. Among the whole race of fish, none can be 
found more beautiful than the Gold Fish. The male 
Describe the Chub. What places does it frequent ? 
What is said of the beauty of the Gold Fish ? 
