294 THE SPORTSMAN IN FRANCE. 



In this knowledge of peculiar localities 

 consists the chief advantage of a previous 

 acquaintance with the water. The smaller 

 fish are found in most abundance in the 

 Tvidely-spread and shallow streams, as 

 well as in the extended parts of pools of 

 no great depth. 



As a general rule, the angler may be 

 advised to fish with the wind in his 

 back and the sun in front, which not only 

 gives him a great command of his line, 

 but prevents himself or his shadow from 

 being so distinctly perceived. A strict ad- 

 herence to this plan, however, is by no 

 means advisable, as the angler's position in 

 relation to sun and wind must frequently 

 vary with the natural course of the river. 



I will now endeavour to give a list of 

 the flies which are most useful in the 

 French rivers. I have generally found 

 the red hackle^ Mack gnat, and dun flies, 

 very taking on the other side of the Chan- 



