. American angler's guide : or, complete fisher's manual, for the United States: containing the opinions and practices of experienced anglers of both hemispheres ; with the addition of a second Fishing. 156 E CARP OR TENC1 the spot yon plumbed over night; then rest part of your rod in the forked stick, and the bottom of it on the ground. •' You must now retire a few paces, keeping entirely out of sight; but still, near enough to observe your float; when you perceive a bite, give a little time ; indeed it is better to wait till you see the float begin to move off before you strike, which
. American angler's guide : or, complete fisher's manual, for the United States: containing the opinions and practices of experienced anglers of both hemispheres ; with the addition of a second Fishing. 156 E CARP OR TENC1 the spot yon plumbed over night; then rest part of your rod in the forked stick, and the bottom of it on the ground. •' You must now retire a few paces, keeping entirely out of sight; but still, near enough to observe your float; when you perceive a bite, give a little time ; indeed it is better to wait till you see the float begin to move off before you strike, which you may then do smartly ; and as the carp is a leather- mouthed fish, if you manage him well, there is no fear of losing him, unless the pond is very weedy. Be careful to have your line free, that, if a large fish, he may run out some of your line before you attempt to turn him ; as he is a very strong fish, and your tackle rather slight, you must give him careful play before you land him. " The extreme shyness of the large carp, makes all this somewhat tedious process necessary to insure success; but I can safely assert that I scarcely ever took this trouble in vain. Various baits are recommended for carp ; such as green peas parboiled, pastry of all descriptions, gentles and caterpillars, &c.; but I have found the red worm the best, and next to this, the gentle, and plain bread paste. Those who prefer a sweet paste, may dip the bread in honey. Pastes and gentles will answer better in autumn than in spring. April and May are, in my opinion, the best months for carp fishing, and very early in the morning, or late in the evening, is the best time for pursuing your ; Walton remarks : " The oarp bites either at worms or pastes ; and of worms, I think the blueish marsh or meadow- worm is best; but possibly another worm, not too big. may do as well, and so may a green gentle; and as for pastes, there are almost as many sorts as there are medicines for the
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