The Boys’ book of manly exercises, sports, and games. (1881)
New York : E.P. Dutton, 1881. · leaf 342
THE EEL. slackened the line), and give time for his swallowing the bait; then strike, and the needle will stick across his throat: let him tire himself with tugging, previous to any attempt to pull him out, for he lies folded in his den, and will fasten his tail round any- thing for his defence."… … is a flat fish, properly a sea or brackish-water fish; but it frequently finds its way a long distance up the rivers, and thrives well. It may be angled for with a worm, using a strong line and stout gut and a stiff rod. When struck it clings to the bottom and gives no play. Still where they abound…
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