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.
Also known as u Common Sucker and Chub. Found in the Hudson and Delaware Rivers and their tributaries; also in other rivers and many of the lakes of the Middle and New England States. Taken from August to November. A low-priced and abundant fish in our markets, of little account for table use. But like the Carp, if well spiced, seasoned, and gravied, this fish may be rendered quite palatable.
Tackle same as for Trout. For bait, worms are preferred.
 
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