42 WORM-FISHING. 



from one to four or five feet. Tails of pools, 

 mill-dams, stretches of flat water are embraced 

 in it, and are to be met with in every river. 



The angler may fish such places by throwing 

 in his bait and allowing it to sink or travel 

 slowly down stream, if there is any current. We, 

 however, advise him to adopt another style of 

 managing his line. It was first shown us several 

 years ago by a professional angler, and on numer- 

 ous occasions since we have proved its efficacy. 



Casting upwards and across we allow the worm 

 to rest a second, keeping a little more line than 

 usual in the water; this is followed by giving the 

 line a pull or sweep down or across the stream, 

 lighter or stronger, according to the strength 

 of the wind and deptk of water ; then resting 

 the rod top a second, we complete the movement 

 by another, but lighter draw down stream. The 

 angler must always use his discretion as to the 

 force necessary. In very shallow water the 

 slightest touch will suffice, while in deeper places, 

 disturbed by a strong wind, the first sweep should 

 be of a bold character. Again, we have found 

 this method very deadly on black windy days, 

 usually considered the worst for worm-fishing. 

 Weather of this description is more fitted for the 

 minnow, and doubtless that lure would succeed 

 better ; but the worm makes a good substitute if 

 correctly worked. It will be found that trout 



