98 TROUT-FISHING IN BROOKS 



down. The above is a most deadly way of fishing 

 in hot weather. 



At times, or rather at favouring spots, the 

 extra careful angler can have the additional 

 excitement of actually seeing a fish taking his 

 bait, the latter being conspicuous under water by 

 the light-coloured maggots. I need scarcely say 

 that his attitude must resemble a statue, and that 

 it would be unadvisable to attempt this without 

 effectual concealment. A small gap through 

 leaves, etc., should be quite sufficient for observa- 

 tion. If a case of this sort comes off, it will be 

 noticed when the dap is taken well into the 

 trout's mouth re striking and be a little object- 

 lesson. From my own experience, a trout will 

 swim slowly and doubtfully up to the dap, take 

 a mere taste, and retire as it came. But keep 

 steady. In a moment or two the fish will 

 return and be seen circling about near the 

 tempting morsel. Don't move nor stir the bait. 

 You will see the trout approach more boldly this 

 time, and, unable to resist any longer, take it in 

 and sail away. Then strike at once. 



If this sunk method of dapping is over-practised 

 trout grow suspicious, and it is as well to take off 

 the snipe-shot and fish on the surface, when they 

 are sure to take. The flies, etc., are simply 



