60 CREEPER AND MAY-FLY FISHING. 



best, and dull days, calm, or with a moderate 

 breeze. Given such a day in May or June, and a 

 good supply of bait, the angler may be happy yet. 



The method is similar to that used for creeper- 

 fishing ; the tackle is baited in the same way, 

 even the shot on the line being often useful in 

 heavy streams, but greater care is necessary in 

 casting, as the bait is very tender. 



SHADE-FISHING. The May-fly may also be 

 used on very hot days to dape or shade fish with. 

 That is to say, the angler stalks special fish in 

 the pools, taking advantage of the shelter of trees 

 and bushes to approach. The line is wound 

 round the end of the rod and uncoiled until just 

 sufficient line has been let out to allow the fly to 

 paddle about on the top of the water, as near as 

 possible to the intended victims' haunt: very 

 large trout are sometimes taken in this way by 

 those anglers who have patience for such pro- 

 ceedings. 



