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PEEFACE. 



THIS volume contains a series of essays, by 

 different writers, on the art of trout-fishing. The 

 aim of the authors has been to compress, within 

 the narrowest possible limits, such practical in- 

 formation and advice as will enable a beginner, 

 without further instruction, to attain moderate 

 proficiency in the use of every legitimate lure. 

 In carrying out this design their endeavour has 

 been to avoid unnecessary technicality, to steer 

 clear of "fads," and to confine themselves to 

 statements likely to receive the general assent of 

 experienced anglers. 



To make the work as complete as possible a 

 chapter has been added containing a brief state- 

 ment of the Law of Scotland relating to trout- 

 fishing. This, which is believed to be a novelty 



