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rushes, particles of gravel, &c., and with this covering to 
shelter it, is enabled, by protruding its head, to creep on the 
bottom of the stream where it is found. There is another 
similar kind, of several varieties, called the straw-worm, 
which produce different sorts of flies. They are all excellent 
bait for trout. 
The Cow-Dung, Bob, or Clap-Bait, is found in the fields, 
and old pastures, under cow-dung, from April to September. 
It is something larger than the gentle, has a reddish head, 
and is a capital bait for trout. They may be preserved in a 
tin box, with a little of the earth from which they were taken. 
The Dock Grub, is a large white grub, a reddish head, 
and is found in the root of the common water-dock from April 
to June. A killing bait for trout, by dropping into a gentle 
stream, or a Btill deep hole. 
The Oak Grub is a small green caterpillar, and may be 
procured in the months of June, July, and August, by shaking 
the branches of an oak tree over a sheet or table-cloth. They 
should be preserved in a large tin box, with a few of the oak 
leaves in it. A most successful bait for trout. 
Bobs. These are found by following the plough in Spring 
and Autumn ; they are twice the size of a gentle, and have 
red heads — are good bait for trout. 
The Ash Grub, is found under the oak, ash, and beach, 
when filled, and when they have lain a long time on the 
ground ; also in the hollow of those trees when rotten. They 
are very tender, require careful handling, and are excellent 
for trout. 
The majority of these baits without doubt can be found in 
similar locations in this country; perhaps not in the same 
months as in England, but in as great perfection and numbers, 
and possibly as tempting baits for fish of the same description. 
How to scour and preserve worms. — The practice of 
