CHAPTEE III. 



WOKM-FISHING. 



WORM-FISHING in small clear waters is popular 

 with most anglers. Although less artistic than 

 fly-fishing, it requires an equal dexterity, and 

 even greater knowledge of the haunts and habits 

 of trout. 



During the summer months the worm is a 

 very deadly bait ; indeed, the accomplished angler 

 can rely on it for sport with greater certainty 

 than with any other lure. The beginne.r will 

 soon attain considerable proficiency if he make 

 it a rule always to fish up stream, and be careful 

 to observe the character of the water in which 

 trout are lying. 



In the first place, we offer a few remarks about 

 equipment. 



EOD. The rod should be 14 or 15 feet in 

 length, and at the same time light and stiff. The 

 one we like best consists of hollow cane for the 

 butt and centre, with a top piece made of hickory 

 and lance-wood. Besides being easy to cast with, 



29 



