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found the best and simplest. The trace or cast- 

 ing-line should have two or three swivels, and be 

 made of stouter gut than would be used in river- 

 fishing. 



Trolling is occasionally successful on a calm 

 day with bright sunshine, but, as a rule, the best 

 sport is obtained when a boisterous wind is 

 blowing. 



There still remains another branch in loch- 

 fishing, and that is angling from the shore with 

 worm, which in very bright or very stormy weather 

 occasionally does fairly well ; we only recommend 

 its use, however, when all other resources fail. 

 Large worms should be used on a single bait- 

 hook, of which there may be two on the casting- 

 line one about 2| feet above the other, and put 

 on in the same manner as a fly. The best places 

 are near burn mouths, if they are flooded, or 

 where the water deepens rapidly. As long a line 

 as possible must be cast, and the bait allowed to 

 sink to the bottom : this done, the line should be 

 drawn slowly, in very short jerks, towards the 

 shore. Should a fish bite the line is allowed to 

 rest a moment until it is again felt, when the 

 angler should strike. 



