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to exhaust, and may sometimes, if broad enough, 

 be fished over twice, the angler wading deeper 

 on the second occasion. 



Another favourite place for using worm is the 

 " flatts," or thinnest description of water. These 

 usually have a slight current running through 

 them, which is every here and there diverted by 

 large stones, or inequalities in the channel. If 

 close to deep pools, this type of water often con- 

 tains the best trout in the river. It is difficult 

 to fish, a long line being necessary to keep the 

 angler out of sight. 



We have often found it an advantage both in 

 streams and pools to complete each cast with a 

 gentle draw downwards, the rod top being low- 

 ered somewhat before the sweep is given. By 

 this means many a trout is secured that would 

 otherwise have been merely touched. Fish often 

 seize the worm as it is being lifted, which pre- 

 vents the angler from striking effectively. 



How TO FISH POOLS AND STILL WATER 

 These portions of a river are rather uncertain; 

 they require a good breeze, as we have already 

 alluded to ; with it, however, every place of 

 moderate depth may be fished over, occasionally 

 with great success. The angler must avoid very 

 deep water, as in it sport is rarely obtained. The 

 character of the water we speak of is unbroken, 

 with or without current, and varying in depth 

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