Rural Sports, Volume 2Longman, Hurst, Rees, & Orme, 1807 |
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Page 402
... Pike , which was drawn out of the water before quitting its hold ; on killing the fish , a water rat and a Perch entire were found in its stomach ; the Pike's weight was thirty - five pounds . Ireland is re- markable for abundance of Pike ...
... Pike , which was drawn out of the water before quitting its hold ; on killing the fish , a water rat and a Perch entire were found in its stomach ; the Pike's weight was thirty - five pounds . Ireland is re- markable for abundance of Pike ...
Page 407
... Pike . Pike are to be allured by a large bait , but a small one is more certain to take them : never suffer weeds to hang upon the hook or bait when recast into the water , and which cannot touch the Surface too softly . Always prefer a ...
... Pike . Pike are to be allured by a large bait , but a small one is more certain to take them : never suffer weeds to hang upon the hook or bait when recast into the water , and which cannot touch the Surface too softly . Always prefer a ...
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William Barker Daniel. self as the most deadly Foe the Pike can encounter . The largest Pike ever known to be taken with a trimmer , was by Messrs . Hitch and MAJOR RHODE , in Dagenham Breach ; it weighed thirtyfive pounds . Pike , in ...
William Barker Daniel. self as the most deadly Foe the Pike can encounter . The largest Pike ever known to be taken with a trimmer , was by Messrs . Hitch and MAJOR RHODE , in Dagenham Breach ; it weighed thirtyfive pounds . Pike , in ...
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Fishing and Anecdotes respecting the Natural | 37 |
Account of Rivers in England Scotland | 77 |
Angling | 219 |
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