"In using the fly the object is to imitate the movements of the 

 natural insect as nearly as possible. To drop the line naturally 

 on the water, and then to keep the fly endued with life, is the 

 stratagem. From the moment the fly touches the water the 

 angler should keep his eye on it. Trout often feed a little under 

 the surface ; they do not always break when they rise, but quietly 

 suck in the fly." — Charles Hallock. 



" 'An angler, sir, uses the finest tackle, and catches his fish 

 scientifically— trout, for instance — with the artificial fly, and he is 

 mostly a quiet, well-behaved gentleman. A fisherman, sir, uses 

 any kind of 'ooks and lines, and catches them any way ; so he 

 gets them it's all one to 'im, and he is generally a noisy fellah, 

 sir, something like a gunner.' " — Doctor Bethune. 



' ' Be stil' moving your fly upon the water, or casting it into the 

 water ; you yourself, being also alwaies moving down the stream." 

 — Izaak Walton. 



" When once alarmed, trout will never bite." — Seth Green. 



" Fly-fishers are usually brain- workers in society. Along the 

 banks of purling streams, beneath the shadows of umbrageous 

 trees, or in the secluded nooks of charming lakes, they have ever 

 been found, drinking deep of the invigorating forces of nature — 

 giving rest and tone to over-taxed brains and wearied nerves — 

 while gracefully wielding the supple rod, the invisible leader, and 

 the fairy-like fly." — James A. Henshall, 31. D. 



