This section is from the "American Fish And How To Catch Them. A Hand-Book For Fishing" book, by W. C. Weidemeyer. Also from Amazon: American fish and how to catch them: A hand-book for fishing.
Its scientific name is unknown to us, and its habits are unfamiliar. >A fresh-water fish, of good flavor. Said to be common in the inland waters of the Middle and near-by Western States. Taken with the feathered squid and other artificial lure. For bait the use of small fish and grasshopper are recommended.
 
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