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skill in casting counts for nothing if 

 the trout be frightened, lurking in the 

 depths of the pool, or hidden beneath 

 the bank of the stream, warned of 

 danger by vibration or some move- 

 ment of the awkward fisherman. 

 Good advice was given long ago by 

 some fishing philosopher who declared 

 one should show as much of his lure 

 and as little of himself as possible. 

 To make, the fly fall lightly, to imi- 

 tate nearly as possible the motion of 

 the natural fly, to 'move noiselessly, 

 to avoid casting of shadows while 

 casting the lure, and to drop the 

 feather hook accurately on the spot 

 where the fish has risen or is expected 

 to rise ; these are a few of the secrets 

 of success well known to veterans of 

 the fraternity. 



The knowledge of where to fish is 

 as important as knowing how to fish, 

 as it is self-evident one cannot catch 

 trout where there are none, and ex- 

 perience, or reliable instruction as to 

 the likely pools where the trout hide, 

 must be gained in order to make a 

 fair showing, especially in localities 



