140 BY HOOK AND BY CBOOK. 



To manage either craft requires a deal of practice^ so 

 as to keep the nose straight while following the curves 

 of the hank, at the same time keeping a uniform dis- 

 tance from it all the way down, thereby sparing the 

 angler the necessity of continually lengthening and 

 shortening line. 



It is next to impossible for the angler himself to 

 work his craft in a stream, but should he be obliged to 

 do so, the best plan is to drop a weight through a ring 

 over the bows attached to a long line, which he can 

 let out while he casts that length, then haul up and 

 drop down a further distance ; but it is not easy or 

 very satisfactory work. 



A spot where the stream runs fast under over- 

 hanging boughs is the favourite haunt of chub during 

 daytime ; there he paddles about, for ever on the alert 

 for any dainty morsels in the shape of larvae which 

 may happen to fall within his grasp. At early morn or 

 upon Sundays (when the mills are stopped) he may be 

 seen sailing leisurely about or basking in still shallow 

 waters, but these he quits as soon as the turmoil of the 

 day begins. 



Under the shade of camsheathing or boat-house he 

 may be often found, and the roots of an old tree 

 may be his home; but he is far easier lured from 

 under the willows, where he appears to be more off his 

 guard and less suspicious. 



Previous to approaching the chub lying in an exposed 

 position, it is well to get out the required length of line 



