21 



from 14 to 20 inches around. Tlie tails, Avlien 

 spread, measured from 5^ to 8 inclies across. 



MODE OF TAKING THE TROUT. 



In tlie spring nearly all the large trout are 



taken by trolling and still-fishing, the live minnow 

 being chieflj^ used for bait. They are taken in 

 the lakes, in deep water, with light tackle, some 

 using even iiy-rods ^vith thin lines, and very 

 small hooks. 



CAPTURE OF A LARGE TROUT. 



A brief description of the capture of an 8J 



pound speckled trout will no doubt be read with 

 interest by all who are fond of this rare sport. 



On Saturday afternoon, June 5th, as we, the 

 T\Titer and friend Badgley, and our Guide, were 

 pursuing our usual occupation of trolling around 

 a favorite i^oint where the water is so deep that 

 the shy trout are not disturbed by the i^assing 

 boat, we were all startled by the very sudden 

 ^'strike" of something heavy in the form of a 

 goodly fish many feet below and behind the boat. 

 It proved to be the narrator who was in luck this 

 time ; and -now for the story — but to Avhat end, 

 since no written words of his can recall the wild 

 excitement of the moment? He only wishes 

 that all Avho read this had been there to have 

 shared in his enjoyment. 



