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stickles also, deepen into pools under foliage. In 

 such holts look out for a good fish ; try the pool 

 first, afterwards working the bait down whatever 

 current there may be under the leaves, raising and 

 sinking it slightly as it travels. Flats are widish 

 parts, of more or less length where the water is 

 dead, or nearly so, save where the head current 

 runs in. They are caused either by little weirs, 

 dams, or depressions at bottom, and are of varying 

 depth. Should the near side be the deepest part 

 I should try close to it first, from tail to head, 

 otherwise the general procedure would be to re- 

 move the shot (by breaking at the knot above it, 

 and re-knotting), and taking care to lie low, cast 

 lightly in various directions, finishing with under 

 the far bank. When the worm falls, give it a 

 sharp drag, and then let it sink to bottom and 

 remain there a short time. Under overhanging 

 bushes flats are always likely places, and near the 

 run-in the usual method is to be followed. Still 

 deeps amongst bushes are often the haunts of 

 good trout. Here drop the bait in with a little 

 ' plump,' let it sink well, and if not immediately 

 seized, sink and draw it slowly. All negotiable 

 parts of such a spot are well worth trial. A brook 

 often divides itself for a short distance. After 

 fishing the waters-meet below, give the two 



