SALMON FISHING. 171 
his ground a few paces at a time higher or lower. The 
usual symptom of a bite is a stoppage of the bait, fol- 
lowed by a very gentle twitching. Sometimes, however, 
though in my experience rarely, the Salmon takes the 
bait ina more reckless fashion, resembling rather the 
run of a Trout. Having taken the bait, the Salmon will 
frequently remain nearly or quite motionless for some 
little time, and then move steadily away. This is the 
moment to strike, and as the bait is invariably actually 
swallowed or pouched, there is little fear of the fish being 
missed. Should the fish move away at once after biting, 
line and time must be given him to pouch the bait. To 
provide for the contingency of any sudden moves or 
rushes on the part of the fish, and against that of any 
sudden check on the part of the angler, it is a wise 
precaution always to keep a yard or two of spare 
line loose in the hand between the bottom ring and the 
reel. This precaution will not seldom save the loss of 
a fish. 
The rod used for fly-fishing for Salmon, but with a 
somewhat stiffer top, and also the reel and line, will 
answer every purpose for worm-fishing. 
