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surface of the water ; but otherwise we think ifc 

 better, at this time of the year, to throw straight 

 across and allow the flies to float slowly down for 

 a few yards. As a rule we find that in spring 

 and autumn we meet with most success when the 

 flies are well sunk. 



In spring the pools and streams best sheltered 

 from the prevailing wind, and those to which the 

 sun's rays penetrate freely, afford the best sport. 

 Whenever a strong wind is blowing, a sheltered 

 spot should be sought for. Although a gentle 

 breeze is rather an advantage than otherwise, a 

 gale drives the flies off the water, and trout are 

 rarely on the lookout for this kind of food un- 

 less the natural insect is seen in large numbers. 

 The best flies for April are the March brown, 

 blue-dun, woodcock wing with hare-lug body 

 and tinsel, and Greenwell's glory. In bright 

 weather, with low water, a partridge spider 

 may be substituted for the March brown, and 

 the woodcock wing used without the hare-lug. 

 The size of hook should vary from Nos. *9 to 

 II. 1 



May. In the month of May fly-fishing is 

 general throughout the whole country. The 



1 The numbers mentioned here are those of Messrs. W. 

 Bartleet & Son's " Kendal Round-Bends." Should hooks of 

 another maker or pattern be preferred, the corresponding 

 number can easily be ascertained. 



