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The nostrils are tubular, and form a sort of appendages 
above the nose ; the dorsal fin and the tail vary greatly in 
shape ; the tail is naturally bilid, but in many is trilid, and 
in some even quadrifid ; the anal tins are the strongest cha- 
racters of this species, being placed not behind one an- 
other, like those of other fish, but opposite each oilier, like 
the ventral fins. 
The colours vary greatly ; some are marked with a fine 
blue, with brown, with bright silver; but the general pre- 
dominant colour is gold, of a most amazing splendour ; but 
their colours and form need not be dwelt on, since those 
who want opportunity of seeing the living fish, may survey 
them expressed in the most animated manner, in the works 
of Mr. George Edwards. 
Angling is a very common amusement in these parts of 
the world, and is peculiarly agreeable to young persons of 
a contemplative turn. As this is the case, we shall present 
our readers with a short abstract of all that is necessary to 
be known on the subject, and which will prove of more 
t'eal use to the young sportsman than the most elaborate 
treatise of angling. 
Description of proper baits for fsh , with a table of the 
different species, and the modes of catching them. 
Flies. 1. Stone fly, found under hollow stones at the 
sides of rivers, is of a brown colour, with yellow streaks on 
die back and belly, has large wings, and is in season from 
<ypril to July. 2. Green drake, found among stones by river 
*udes, has a yellow body ribbed with green, is long and slen- 
der, with wings like a butterfly, his tail turns on his back, 
^nd from May to Midsummer is very good. 3. Oak-fly, 
found in the body of an old oak or ash, with its head down- 
wards, is of a brown colour, and excellent from May to 
September. 4. Palmer-fly or w'orm, found on leaves of 
Plants, is commonly called a caterpillar, and when it comes 
jo a fly is excellent for trout. 5. Ant-fly, found in ant- 
hills from June to September. 6. The May-fly is to be 
°und playing at the river-side, especially against rain. 
• fhe black fly is to be found upon every hawthorn after 
le buds are come off. 
Pastes. 1. Take the blood of sheeps’ hearts, and mix it 
hooey and flour worked to a proper consistence. 
• ' ^ a ke old cheese grated, a little butter sufficient to work 
ll j and colour it with saffron ; in winter use rusty bacon 
