SO:\IE DIRECTIONS FOR ANGLING GENERALLY. 8.53 



ing water on it, which will bring it within view without 

 changing his position,) the fish can see any one, although not 

 within the direct range of vision, were it situated upon dry 

 land. 



4. The south wind is best for fishing in a river which has 

 been somewhat coloured with the effects of rain, or when the 

 day is cloudy, or the waters are moved by a gentle breeze. 

 If the wind blow with tolerable briskness, if there be room 

 for conveniently using the fishing-tackle, the fish will rise in 

 deep water which is plain ; but with very gentle breezes the 

 best fishing will be in streams. 



5. It is best to angle in clear rivers with a small fly, which 

 has slender wings ; but when the water is muddy larger ones 

 must be used. 



6. After rain, when the water has assumed a brownish 

 tint, use an orange-coloured fly ; when the day is clear, a 

 light-coloured fly ; and for dark waters a dark fly. 



7. The line should be twice as long as the rod ; unless 

 where the banks of the river are encumbered with trees. 



8. Watch with keen attention, and let the hand be active 

 and ready to strike so soon as the fish rises to the fly, other- 

 wise he will be apt to throw out the hook. 



9. In still places, or slow-running rivers, cast the fly 

 across, and allow it to sink a little in the water, and draw it 

 gently back with the current. 



10. When the angler commences fishing, the ends of the 

 joints of the rod should be wetted, which will make them 

 swell a little and keep them tight. 



11. If it should happen that the rod is much wet with 

 rain, or otherwise, so that the joints cannot be pulled 

 asunder, turn the ferule a few times round in the flame of a 

 candle, and they will easily separate. 



12. When angling in a boat on a river, such as the 



