54 TROUT-FISHING IN BROOKS 



scores. This is one of the chances of summer : 

 another is the certain take on a falling spate. 

 There are other times, too, when even in very low 

 water trout will feed well ; for instance, on a 

 dark, misty day ; but their ways are so un- 

 accountable that the unexpected may at any time 

 happen. 



The brook-angler should perfect himself in 

 sending his lures under low-growing bushes or 

 foliage. Many spots, so protected, are very 

 favourite haunts. Such casts can be neatly made 

 with a little practice. The rod is held both in the 

 backward and forward movements almost parellel 

 with the ground, and the line shot under by 

 making it travel in a very low plane. In doing 

 this, there cannot, of course, be an aim much over 

 the desired spot as in ordinary casting. Switch- 

 casting, too, is sometimes useful in cramped 

 places. Without withdrawing the flies from the 

 water, the rod is raised, inclining to one side or 

 the other, and doubled over smartly in the 

 required direction. This withdraws flies and line, 

 which by a circular movement fall where intended. 



In summer the strongest runs and turbulent 

 spots are all tenanted, and should not be missed. 

 Generally speaking, at about sunset, from May 

 on, especially after a sultry day, trout hold a 



