BUSH OR SHADE PISHING. 81 



scented oil ; dip the end of this bait into it. I have 

 never known a fish refuse it, that has not either 

 seen me or been chased away. 



There are some pools that have no bushes at all, 

 but only hollow banks in certain places, under which 

 the great fish will lie in the daytime. I have gone 

 softly to such places, and have dropped in a suitable 

 bait close by the bank, and have presently had a 

 good fish. When I use cork, shammy, or buff ? in- 

 stead of natural baits, I always dip them in some 

 strong-scented oil for shade fishing ; because the 

 fish approaches leisurely, and, if he does not smell 

 something like the natural bait, will not take it, 

 though ever so well imitated. 



