. 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. THE FLOUNDER. 209 They are in the best condition in the spring and fall, the heat of the summer not being favorable to their perfection, at which time their flesh is soft and not as palatable. They are a angle fish at all the bridges near Boston, where fishermen can be seen at almost any time in mild weather, hauling them up or waiting for a bite. They are taken in Harlem river
. 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. THE FLOUNDER. 209 They are in the best condition in the spring and fall, the heat of the summer not being favorable to their perfection, at which time their flesh is soft and not as palatable. They are a angle fish at all the bridges near Boston, where fishermen can be seen at almost any time in mild weather, hauling them up or waiting for a bite. They are taken in Harlem river, New-York, in the vicinity of the bridges, and at the numerous black-fish and rock grounds. They do not appear to keep any particular kind of company, but give the more finished basse angler some trouble when seeking a ten-pound rock at the bottom, by nibbling the bait with his small mouth, and sometimes insisting on being hooked. The usual mode of taking him is with a small flax drop- line, and small black-fish tackle: to insure success, quite a small hook must be used, say about No. 8 hook. The basse angler often provides himself with small hooks, and when his favorite fish is not on the feed, is content to take, if he can get them, a mess of flounders. They are, when fresh caught, good pan fish, and by some, when in season and perfection, considered an epicurean Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Brown, John Jay. New York : H. Long & Brother ; John J. Brown & Co.
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