64 LOCH-FISHING. 



be worked in varying circumstances, and this can 

 only be found out by experience ; but we shall 

 try to explain the modes we approve of. 



When the breeze is light, trout generally rise 

 best if the flies are drawn slowly and directly 

 against the ripple. When we say slowly, we 

 mean just sufficiently fast to keep the flies on 

 the surface of the water. If the waves are fairly 

 large and choppy, the flies should be drawn 

 slowly sideways between them. Again, if there 

 is more of a swell than a wave, it is advisable to 

 let the flies sink slightly, and draw them side- 

 ways. There are, however, exceptions to every 

 rule, so that the various ways should be tried 

 alternately until a fish is taken. In very stormy 

 weather it often happens that the only place to 

 get fish with fly is immediately in the lee of the 

 boat, where the surface is more or less sheltered 

 from the wind. 



In angling from the shore, if the breeze is 

 light, the angler will require to cast frequently, 

 and draw the flies towards the edge. If there is a 

 good breeze, the flies should be allowed to drift for 

 about 3 feet, and then be drawn slowly inwards. 

 To avoid fishing over the same water twice, a step 

 should be taken after each cast. Angling from 

 the shore is in many respects like river-fishing, as 

 the trout lie beneath trees, near reeds, boulders, 

 etc. ; and these places must be carefully fished. 



