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edges of rocks over which the stream smoothly glides, 

 it is another matter. 



In the neck of a pool, should there be large stones at 

 the bottom, fish will lie behind them right in the centre 

 of the stream ; but when the bottom is of gravel they 

 will generally lie a little to either side of the centre, 

 usually showing a partiality for one side ; and the fly 

 when practicable should be cast over a fish from the 

 bank nearer him, as then, if made to fall into the centre 

 of the current, the rod at the completion of the cast 

 being maintained at right angles across the stream, it 

 completes its course over the lie of the fish, apparently 

 escaping from the rough water. 



It is nigh useless to attempt a presentation of the 

 fly to fish lying beyond the centre of the stream, as 

 immediately the fly falls it is swept away before any 

 fish can see it. 



It may be argued that by this method of casting the 

 off chance is gained of attracting a fish from beyond 

 the current, while the ultimate presentation to those 

 lying on the angler's side is not prejudiced; but it must 

 be borne in mind that in this manner a longer line is 

 required to produce the same result, which is a decided 

 objection. 



In considering the correct method to present the 

 fly, the direction from which floating matters ap- 

 proach fish should be remarked, so that the hook 

 may be made to approach in a regular orthodox 

 manner the fish, who by habit is on the watch for 



