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FISHING. 57
elder tret,, and in bucks, which are large baskets made on the
same principle, fitted to a framework, and at suitable periods and
convenient states of the water, lowered therein, when the eels
run into them on their downward passage to the sea, or when
seeking a new locality. Eels are also taken by spearing them
whilst they are lying singly on the bottom, or in clusters imbedded in the mud. The instrument used, called an eel-spear, is of
six or eight prongs of flattened iron, the edges of each prong be-
notched, and fastened to a long pole. It is then violently plunged
into the mud and quickly withdrawn ; the eels are retained between the prongs by their serrated edges.
jT/i„ Cat-fish. —This is a fresh water bottom fish found in streams
and ponds all over the United States. It is an easy matter to
catch cat-fish. You have only to procure tackle strong enough
to draw them out of the water, using a hook according to the expected size of your game. A single or double gut leader is necessary, according to the strength required. Minnows, pieces offish,
shad-roe, worms, toasted cheese, insects, pieces of meat or liver,
chickens offal—any of these baits will attract the cat-fish. You
can fish with hand lines, or with a rod, as you may prefer. The
proper hook is the Limerick salmon from No. 1 to 5, according
to the size of your fish. They do not bite very vigorously, but
perform a series of fine nibbles, similar to the bite of an eel.
They are plentiful always in mud bottoms, above mill-dams, and
in coves of the river, The large ones are often taken by trolling
with artificial squid or fly. The time for fishing cat-fish begins
'in April, and lasts until cold weather.
The Sucker.—There are a great many different species of the
sucker, and some of them win not bite or nibble at any bait
whatever. The kind that does not bite is sometimes taken with
wire slip-noose, but as that is not legitimate sport, we do not
deem it necessary to particularize the manner. The regular trout
tackle and hooks are used in fishing the sucker everywhere, and
worms are the proper bait, though he will bite at shad-roe in the
spring season. They suck in the bait, and thus nibble at the
hvook. They are not very lively when pulled up, and unless
cooked immediately their flesh grows soft.
The Flounder.—This is an odd-looking fish, his belly being on
ono side and his back on the other. Their feeding ground is the
| Title | The boys' own book of outdoor sports |
| Creator | John, Uncle |
| Publisher | Hurst & company |
| Place of Publication | New York |
| Date | [1887?] |
| Language | eng |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Title | 00000058 |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Transcript | FISHING. 57 elder tret,, and in bucks, which are large baskets made on the same principle, fitted to a framework, and at suitable periods and convenient states of the water, lowered therein, when the eels run into them on their downward passage to the sea, or when seeking a new locality. Eels are also taken by spearing them whilst they are lying singly on the bottom, or in clusters imbedded in the mud. The instrument used, called an eel-spear, is of six or eight prongs of flattened iron, the edges of each prong be- notched, and fastened to a long pole. It is then violently plunged into the mud and quickly withdrawn ; the eels are retained between the prongs by their serrated edges. jT/i„ Cat-fish. —This is a fresh water bottom fish found in streams and ponds all over the United States. It is an easy matter to catch cat-fish. You have only to procure tackle strong enough to draw them out of the water, using a hook according to the expected size of your game. A single or double gut leader is necessary, according to the strength required. Minnows, pieces offish, shad-roe, worms, toasted cheese, insects, pieces of meat or liver, chickens offal—any of these baits will attract the cat-fish. You can fish with hand lines, or with a rod, as you may prefer. The proper hook is the Limerick salmon from No. 1 to 5, according to the size of your fish. They do not bite very vigorously, but perform a series of fine nibbles, similar to the bite of an eel. They are plentiful always in mud bottoms, above mill-dams, and in coves of the river, The large ones are often taken by trolling with artificial squid or fly. The time for fishing cat-fish begins 'in April, and lasts until cold weather. The Sucker.—There are a great many different species of the sucker, and some of them win not bite or nibble at any bait whatever. The kind that does not bite is sometimes taken with wire slip-noose, but as that is not legitimate sport, we do not deem it necessary to particularize the manner. The regular trout tackle and hooks are used in fishing the sucker everywhere, and worms are the proper bait, though he will bite at shad-roe in the spring season. They suck in the bait, and thus nibble at the hvook. They are not very lively when pulled up, and unless cooked immediately their flesh grows soft. The Flounder.—This is an odd-looking fish, his belly being on ono side and his back on the other. Their feeding ground is the |
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