172 ON ANGLING 



|)a0ls. Early in the season, with very high 

 waters, salmon will not be found in the same 

 pools in which one may have been accustomed to 

 see them under ordinary conditions. In such 

 cases, one should fish in sheltered places, near 

 shore, in eddies, or behind a large stone or boul- 

 der. Salmon are often found in most unexpected 

 places, and occasionally in heavy rapids or at 

 the foot of a fall, if there happens to be a little 

 spot of dark water, where the fly can be seen for 

 an instant. As a rule, however, steady rippling 

 currents or the foot of a pool just near where it 

 breaks off into a rapid are the favorite locali- 

 ties. On an unknown river I would say fish 

 everywhere, except in heavy broken water. In 

 fishing and shooting I have found that as a rule, 

 it is always better to follow the direction or advice 

 of the local men, however ridiculous this may 

 appear at first sight. Afterwards, if you do not 

 succeed, use your own judgment. 



The most favorable time of day to fish for sal- 

 mon is between 7.00 and 10.00 a.m., and from 

 3.00 p.m. till dark. Over and over again I tried 

 very early morning fishing, sleeping near the 

 "pools," and beginning at the first streak of 

 dawn. I am sorry to say I never had enough 

 luck to warrant my recommending this practice. 

 In the evening, however, fish will take till it is so 

 dark that you cannot see them rising. 



Although not in accordance with the general 



