CONTENTS 



CHAPTEK I. 



Angling defined. Divided into three branches into Fly-fish- 

 ing, Trolling, and Bottom-fishing. Each briefly described. 

 The superiority and merits of Fly-fishing . . . PAGE 1 



CHAPTER II. 



Throwing the line and flies. Humouring them. Fishing a Stream. 

 Striking, hooking, playing, and landing a Fish . . 11 



CHAPTEK III. 

 On Artificial Flies 46 



CHAPTEK IV. 

 Fly-dressing 70 



CHAPTER V. 

 Monthly List of Artificial Flies 93 



CHAPTER VI. 

 Fishing with the Natural Fly, or Dibbing or Daping . 121 



CHAPTER VII. 



Trolling. Rods, Lines, Tackle, and Baits, and Methods of Using 

 them . . 135 



