44 WOKM-FISHING. 



Some anglers fish only in the strong water at 

 the necks of pools and streams ; we do not recom- 

 mend this, unless there happens to be a long 

 stretch of river to cover. A fine average of 

 trout may be taken in this way, but wherever the 

 fishing-ground is limited, as in many of our rivers, 

 we advise the angler to make the most of each 

 stream and pool, without wasting time over the 

 deep water. 



FLOODED WATERS. Our remarks up to this 

 point have applied solely to rivers when at their 

 summer level ; we now turn to flooded waters. 



In the first place, we advise anglers to be on 

 the river when it is either rising or falling. Dur- 

 ing the height of a heavy flood very little sport is 

 obtained, as trout seek refuge from the current 

 under banks and stones, or retire to less disturbed 

 quarters, where they lie until the water commences 

 to subside. The angler should confine his opera- 

 tions to edges of pools, long stretches of unbroken 

 water, and, in fact, every quiet corner. 



Again, he need not cover much ground; if he 

 knows a reliable spot where the trout are numer- 

 ous, he should make for it, and stick to it. 



As regards tackle, we have already recom- 

 mended a good-sized single hook with larger 

 worms; stronger gut should also be used, and 

 sinkers consisting either of shot or lead wire. 



All clear - water fishers exercise very little 



