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Frank, the Young Naturalist

CHAPTER V
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"You see we know where to go." "That does make some difference," said Charles.

"But as soon as I know the good places, I'll show you how to catch fish." "We will show you the good fishing-grounds any time," said George.
"Oh, I don't want any of your help.

I can tell by the looks of a place whether there are any fish to be caught or not.

But you ought to see the fishing-grounds we have in New York," he continued.

"Why, many a time I've caught three hundred in less than half an hour, and some of them would weigh ten pounds." "Did you catch them with a hook and line ?" inquired George.
"Of course I did! What else should I catch them with?
I should like to see one of you trying to handle a ten or fifteen-pound fish with nothing but a trout-pole." "Could you do it ?" inquired Harry, struggling hard to suppress a laugh.
"Do it?
I _have_ done it many a time.


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