82 THE FISHING-ROD ; 



GRAYLING FISHING. 



THE grayling seems to possess a peculiarity 

 of location which has often been the subject 

 of discussion. With but few exceptions they 

 are found in this country in the southern and 

 western rivers only. 



The best season for grayling fishing is au- 

 tumn, but they are often taken at all seasons of 

 the year except the depth of winter. 



The rod and line for grayling fishing 

 should be light and small ; and the hook of 

 the size No. 8 or 9. 



The favorite baits for grayling, are worms 

 and gentles : the caddis is also an excellent 

 bait : grasshoppers, caterpillars, grubs, and lobs 

 are also much used. Salmon roe is also a 

 killing bait. 



The grayling is a bold-biting fish ; but when 

 fairly hooked, soon resigns the contest to the 

 angler. 



It is best to strike on the first intimation 

 of a bite. 



In the spring, red-worms are the most 

 enticing bait : and as summer advances they 

 may be taken with the artificial fly, such as the 



