PREFACE 



Although anglers are well supplied with 

 books pertaining to their favourite sport, 

 the majority of such volumes appeals more 

 to the practised fisherman than the novice. 

 Many a beginner, however, is dependent on 

 books for information regarding trout-fishing 

 and the tools of the craft, and naturally 

 expects to find simple hints that will start 

 him on the road to success. 



The acquisition of an ill- balanced rod and 

 unsuitable tackle tends to engender a slovenly 

 method of fishing that is absolutely detri- 

 mental to good sport. A fair start, with a 

 few simple but correct items of outfit, is 

 everything ; the proper methods will then be 

 cultivated from the beginning. It is, there- 

 fore, with the idea of helping the beginner 

 that I have written this book, and I hope 

 the information contained therein may prove 

 useful to prospective anglers of both sexes. 



R. CLAPHAM. 



TBOUTBECK, 



WlNDEEMERE. 



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