230 FISHING WITH THE FLY. 



In conclusion, be patient and persevering, move 

 quietly, step lightly, keep as much out of sight of the 

 fish as possible, and remember, trout are not feeding 

 all the time. Perhaps during the last hour before dark 

 you may fill your basket, that has been nearly empty 

 since noon. Don't give up, as long as you can see 

 — or even after — and you may when about to desj)air 

 take some fine large fish. 



Unless one can enjoy himself fishing with the fly, even 

 when his efforts are unrewarded, he loses much real 

 pleasure. More than half the intense enjoyment of fly- 

 fishing is derived from the beautiful surroundings, the 

 satisfaction felt from being in the open air, the new 

 lease of life secured thereby, and the many, many 

 pleasant recollections of all one has seen, heard and 

 done. 



