rHE RAINBOW rROUT 



contest will test to a marked degree, the skill and 

 courage of the solitary sportsman. 



Rainbow trout excel our well beloved brook 

 trout in their salmon-like characteristics. They 

 are bold leapers, and fling themselves constantly far 

 out of the water. At no moment can we be sure 

 of them, certainly not until they are safe in the 

 creel. They exemplify the fact that environment 

 is often the factor that causes unusual game-like 

 qualities. With them existence means a necessity 

 for sharper struggling against danger. 



In broader and smoother, but quick rivers and 

 in lakes, the rainbow trout show their rare fighting 

 qualities. Flies are taken readily and quickly, my 

 own experience leading me to believe the brown 

 hackle, the Wilson, and flies with grayish wings to 

 be the favorites. Much depends upon the day, 

 for many varieties of flies are taken well at various 

 times. 



The small fish which frequent narrow streams 

 are very quick and easily frightened. Small flies 

 should be used, and rapid striking is essential. 

 Here a brown wing, or black with a little bright 

 color is apt to prove of most value. 



Rainbow trout are being introduced into many 

 New England waters, and without doubt will soon 

 become marked favorites. 



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