12 MARCH. 



it has not strength enough to strive against 

 it ; neither let it sink too deep. The Flies 

 which now exist are light and buoyant; jerk 

 them a little, and if a Trout rise, strike hard. 

 He will bite bold, yet in his eagerness oft 

 miss ; so, if you feel him, strike hard. The 

 March Brown is the acknowledged Fly for this 

 month ; the Grey, and Black Gnat are also 

 likely to secure good sport. So I'll give you 

 three fair brace of Trout for your first day's 

 toil. You shall have fagged, are tired, repaired 

 to your Inn, and, seated with your companions 

 round a comely fire, chaunt this after-strain in 

 anticipation and praise of a March day. 



