80 LOCH SALMON -FISHING. 



the worms, slugs, &c., carried down the current. 

 The little burn-trout are therefore compelled by 

 fear, and the bigger ones by force, to desert the 

 quarters of a dangerous and selfish usurper. 



In loch-fishing, I have constantly observed that 

 too much wind spoils sport more than too little, 

 always excepting a dead calm. Salmon and white 

 trout, however, will bear a stiffer gale than the 

 yellow, at least if your boatman is expert at the 

 oars, and perfectly knows the fishing-ground. If 

 not, never take him out in a rough day, when you 

 will find it impossible to make him obey your 

 directions. A really efficient boatman is about as 

 great a comfort as a thoroughly-trained retriever, 

 and both contribute in no slight degree to the day's 

 success. You may very soon teach for a fishing 

 boatman an active and intelligent lad, but his first 

 lessons should always be learned in a calm. 



