The Trout 



But while all of this is patent to the sea- 

 soned angler, the preachment of the re- 

 sources of Nature for the relief of the 

 " demnition grind " of those who dwell in 

 cities cannot be too often reiterated. 



Trout fishing is lawful in several states Beginning of 

 during a part or throughout the entire 

 month of April; but unless the season is 

 exceptionally forward and pleasant the wise 

 angler will lose nothing by ignoring the 

 privilege. 



May and June are, by all odds, the best 

 months for brook trout fishing. By May 

 Day most of the streams of the Eastern 

 States have cleared sufficiently for fly-fish- 

 ing, and their temperature has sensibly 

 diminished. 



" About this time," as the almanacs say, Signs of Spring 

 the most interesting literature for the im- 

 patient angler is the catalogue of fishing 

 tackle. After a final overhauling and in- 

 spection of his tools and tackle he is Im- 

 pelled, irresistibly, to pay a visit to the 

 tackle store for such additions to his stock, 

 be it large or small, as he thinks he needs, 



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