332 TROUT AND ANGLING. 



by the motion of the water ; in this case it is ne- 

 cessary to uncoil half the line, but if a sail is used, 

 a shorter line is sufficient. 



But though the greater number of fish are 

 taken from a boat while moving through the 

 water, many are also caught at a favorite re- 

 sort, on a rocky shore of the pond called the 

 " images." This well known spot has been the 

 scene of many a festive meal, and often have the 

 caverned rocks reverberated to the sound of the 

 joyous angler's mirth. 



Though very little can be said in favor of the 

 quality of the Sebago trout, as a delicacy for the 

 table, still ample amend is made by their unrival- 

 led activity on the hook, which is in the highest 

 degree exciting to the angler. When struck, they 

 instantly bound from the water to the height of 

 many feet, plunging and leaping alternately, in the 

 vain attempt to disengage the hook, but good man- 

 agement, and a " steady hand which feels him, 

 yet still to his furious course gives way," sub- 

 dues his strength at last, and the unwilling captive, 

 floating on his side, yields as a trophy to the an- 

 gler's skill. 



It has been before observed, that their food, 

 more particularly in the early spring, is the fresh 

 water smelt ; but in summer, there are various 

 other small fry, such as the shiner, and minnow, 



