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much the same way as those we have been de- 

 scribing. In them, however, up-stream casting is 

 not so essential, and more consideration may be 

 given to the direction of the wind. With a 

 favourable, or even a contrary breeze, if light, a 

 good plan is to fish up the shallow side of the 

 stream, and then, wading well in, to fish down 

 the further side, casting close in to the edge. 

 Special attention ought to be given to all places 

 where there is a high bank, or bushes on the 

 opposite side, as the trout in such spots, not 

 being disturbed by passers-by, are both more 

 numerous and not so shy as in more exposed 

 stretches of water. 



How TO FISH A LARGE EIVER. Large rivers 

 which cannot be fully commanded even with the 

 aid of wading, are generally best fished down and 

 across ; but the edges of the streams on the nearer 

 side may often be worked to advantage upwards. 

 This will depend on the depth and strength of 

 the current ; but as a rule there is sufficient 

 volume of water in a large river to conceal even 

 the down-stream fisher, provided he throws a 

 moderately long line. Eivers of this kind, and 

 of the class last considered, should be fished 

 slowly. When the trout are found rising at a 

 particular place it is well to remain there as long- 

 as the take lasts : by moving from one spot to 

 another valuable time may be lost. 



