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classification of the different species goes, but the native 
names will be found to be those in common use amongst the 
* Wa-Vuvi ’ or fishermen of the coast. 
The subjects with which I now propose to deal are : 
1. Bait. Native names &c. 
2. Tackle. 
Bait. — Almost any bright silver fish, from f lb. to fib., is 
readily taken by all species, when trolled behind a sailing- or 
motor-boat. The most deadly of all is the 4 M’kisi ’ or Common 
Grey Mullet ; about \ lb. is the best size, but I am of opinion 
that the heavier ‘ Kambesi ’ would take a 1-lb. fish in preference 
to a smaller one. 
The next best bait, and one often preferred to the above 
by some fishermen, is a small species of Mackerel called the 
‘ Una,’ a life-size illustration of which appeared in my last 
article. This fish rarely exceeds J lb., and is a shapely and 
brilliant little bait, and undoubtedly very deadly, especially 
for King-fish. 
The natives, however, seldom use either of these lures, 
but confine themselves almost entirely to the small ‘ Seemu ’ 
or Sardine, which, as explained before, they use with a single 
hook. When this bait is unobtainable a triangular piece of 
squid is substituted, or any other small silvery fish which can be 
threaded on to the hook. The young of the Gar-fish (Mt um- 
bo) and the young of the Baracuda make good substitutes 
when the ‘ Una ’ and 4 M’kisi ’ are not in. 
Of artificial baits I have had but little experience, but have 
heard of instances of fish being taken on the Wilson spoon — 
a long narrow spoon-bait with a flight of triangles and a single 
tail-hook. It is not likely, however, that any form of artificial 
lure is capable of proving more deadly than the real article. 
Tackle. — The following outfit is recommended : 
1 Tarpon rod, 7 feet (steel centred or not, as preferred). 
1 Tarpon reel, to hold not less than 300-850 yards. 
350 yards Tarpon line, 24-thread. 
50 yards fine piano wire. 
1 gross swivels (brass). 
1 gross triangles (bronze). 
2 pairs pliers (combined wire- cutting). 
