TROUT FLY-FISHING IN AMERICA 



Rules of the Road: 



There are certain unwritten rules governing the ac- 

 tions of anglers that every true sportsman should observe, 

 and they are called "the rules of the road.'* 



When in a boat or canoe never go through good fish- 

 ing water where an angler is fishing. Go around it. 



Never fish any water within casting distance of another 

 angler, unless invited to do so. 



Never disturb any fishing water more than is abso- 

 lutely necessary. Remember that other anglers are likely 

 to take your place when you move along. 



Before passing an angler who is on a stream, fishing 

 from a boat or canoe, notify him of your intention to pass, 

 and apologize for so doing, and pass as close to the an- 

 gler's boat as possible, so as not to disturb his fishing 

 water more than is necessary. 



When through fishing on a small stream or brook, do 

 not tramp along the banks like a longshoreman going 

 home from work. Remember some other angler may be 

 following after you, who likewise enjoys the sport of fish- 

 ing, and trout are more scared by vibrations set up by a 

 pounding walker than almost anything else. 



Courtesy, good nature, fair-mindedness and a kindly 

 spirit should be the universal attitude between sportsmen 

 at all times. 



In Relation to Fly-Rods: 



Never set up a rod in a hurry; do it deliberately and 

 carefully, and you will find it is time well invested. 



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