. Favorite fish and fishing [microform]. Poissons; Fishing; Pêche sportive; Fishes. 1 1 A / 1 i h Tools and Tackle. Favorite Fish and Fishing large as those of the ten-pounder, other- wise, as to the general contour, silvery appearance, and shape and disposition of fins the two species are much alike to the ordinary observer. So, if they are called ladyfish and ten-pounder, their proper names, and not bonefish or bony-fish, the confusion at once disappears. Black bass tackle, the rod not less than eight ounces, is sufficient for either ladyfish o-- ten-pounder. Sproat hooks, Nos. i to 3, on lo
. Favorite fish and fishing [microform]. Poissons; Fishing; Pêche sportive; Fishes. 1 1 A / 1 i h Tools and Tackle. Favorite Fish and Fishing large as those of the ten-pounder, other- wise, as to the general contour, silvery appearance, and shape and disposition of fins the two species are much alike to the ordinary observer. So, if they are called ladyfish and ten-pounder, their proper names, and not bonefish or bony-fish, the confusion at once disappears. Black bass tackle, the rod not less than eight ounces, is sufficient for either ladyfish o-- ten-pounder. Sproat hooks, Nos. i to 3, on long gut snells if no leade - is used, are large enough, for both fishes have rather small mouths. Usually no sinker, beyond a small box-swivel, is required when fishing on the flood tide at inlets, unless the tidal current is very strong, when it may become necessary to use one of suitable weight. The best fishing is at the mouths of inlets duri >g the flood tide, when the fish are feed- ing on beach fleas, pompano shells, shrimps and other crustaceans which roll in on every wave, and are the best baits to use. A small fish, an inch or two long, also makes a good bait. The smallest casting-spoor, with a 156. 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 Henshall, James A. (James Alexander), 1836-1925. Toronto : Musson
Size: 1547px × 1616px
Photo credit: © The Book Worm / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: ., bookcentury1900, bookdecade1900, booksubjectfi, booksubjectfishes
