CHAPTER XXI. 
OF SOME OF THE OTHER INHABITANTS OF THE 
WATERS. 
In the foregoing articles on the different fishes, it has been 
the object, as far as possible, to give necessary information 
of all angle fishes, and the modes of taking them. In fur- 
therance of this design, many more pages have been occupied 
than was originally intended! but such a variety of fishes is 
offered by the nature and extent of our couutry, that it has 
Beemed almost impossible, without wading thus far, to do 
justice to our subject. For the further benefit of the reader, 
we will venture briefly to refer to some others of the finny 
tribe. 
THE EEL. 
This serpentine looking animal has its friends and foes, 
and is found in almost all fresh and salt water streams that 
circumvent the globe. In ancient times, it was highly valued ; 
and at the present, although looked upon as belonging to the 
snake tribe, is considered, by the majority of fish eaters, as 
forming a very savory dish. Those that inhabit the salt 
water, are sometimes taken of a very largo size. The largest 
