Pond Life 
Other true pond-fish are the carp and 
tench, and on a warm summer’s day 
they may be seen basking among the 
water-lilies, and swimming lazily be- 
tween the long, snake-like stalks and 
the broad, floating leaves. On sucha 
day as this the bank of a pond, under 
the shadow of a tree, or lying flat ina 
punt, is a very pleasant place to be in. 
A fishing-rod will help to spend the time ; 
but these fish are not readily caught by 
a beginner, except perhaps the very small 
ones. The larger ones are only to be 
taken by those who have learnt all the 
tricks of the fisherman. ‘These are not 
to be picked up in a day, or from books; 
but must be patiently learnt by actual 
experience, and by being content with 
small captures at first. Fishing comes 
naturally to some people, while others 
