Wilson's guide to Avalon . ny a good yellowtail has been cap- gills, and is then stuck through the body of the tured from a row-boat in or near the bay. fish, the point coming out on the other side. The beginner is strongly advised to take out and being laid so as to point towards the head heavy tackle in place of light, as he will be much of the fish. The mouth of the bait is then tied less likely to break it. up, a piece of fine wire being wound round it to The best bait in these waters is the local prevent the line tearing out. It sounds quite sardine, a pretty, silvery fish about six or ea
Wilson's guide to Avalon . ny a good yellowtail has been cap- gills, and is then stuck through the body of the tured from a row-boat in or near the bay. fish, the point coming out on the other side. The beginner is strongly advised to take out and being laid so as to point towards the head heavy tackle in place of light, as he will be much of the fish. The mouth of the bait is then tied less likely to break it. up, a piece of fine wire being wound round it to The best bait in these waters is the local prevent the line tearing out. It sounds quite sardine, a pretty, silvery fish about six or easy, and it looks quite easy when an expert eight inches long. For hand-line fishing it is does it, but the amateur will be wise who takes usually chopped up, and the hook stuck a lesson or two in the art of baiting before through a section of it. For larger fish, he starts. yellowtail, barracuda, skipjacks, etc., it is best He will also be wise if he persuades a friend used whole with a good strong back, and well developed. All Yellowtail—Caught in One Day at Avalon. 27
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