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deposited on the leaves of trees and bushes, 

 which are near, or overhang the water. When 

 once the Trout has seen it in existence, it 

 almost constantly watches under the bushes for 

 its production, for dropping immediately on its 

 birth into the water, it is readily seized before 

 it can recover to fly. The Angler should very 

 carefully drop his imitation as much under the 

 opposite bank as possible, and not draw it away 

 too quickly, but let it sink about an inch under 

 water ; indeed, it is a mistaken idea altogether 

 to suppose the art consists alone in throwing ; 

 the skill is shown in its management when on 

 the water, by letting it sink, and drawing or 

 jerking it slightly, and very slowly. The largest 

 fish always seize their prey under water ; if 

 your throws are frequent, you might as well 

 wade the stream, the water becomes so much 

 disturbed. The Green Drake, Black Drake, 

 and all of that tribe are favourites during June ; 

 much, however, depends on the weather for 

 their existence, and then they do not remain 



