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in reality. The motion of the wrist and elbow 

 is not oblique, but fairly straight backwards and 

 forwards ; and if a circular motion be given to 

 them, it should be slightly from left to right, 

 which will often give, if used gently and easily, 

 a circular and safe sweep to the casting-line. 

 The operation of throwing should not be per- 

 formed suddenly or swiftly, but with a certain 

 suppleness in the play of the joints that will 

 insure to your rod and line a safe and sufficient 

 bend and sweep. 



, We recommend the beginner never to endea- 

 vour to cast a line against the wind. It is an 

 extremely difficult and dangerous operation, 

 and can only be performed by an old prac- 

 titioner, and even by him, not satisfactorily 

 unless he use a stiff rod and a hair reel-line. Be- 

 sides, the acquisition is not of vital importance, 

 as every fly-fisher will choose to take that side 

 of the river from which the wind blows, and it 

 is only in consequence of a sudden winding of 

 the river, that the wind is brought to blow in his 

 teeth. \Vhen this happens, you must not try to 

 throw in the eye of the wind, but cast obliquely 

 right or left, according to the nature of circum- 

 stances. It is not difficult to throw against 

 the wind when it blows on your left, but when 

 it blows on your right, and you desire to fish 

 against it, you must sweep your rod over your 



