ON THE TROUT. 5 



hours will often clear the rivers in the Peak, and 

 enable the angler to resume the fly-line. 6thly, 

 and lastly, a current between weeds, as at Q, where 

 the bottom is gravel, is a sure harbour for fish : 

 as> the weeds not only shelter the Trout, and give 

 him. boldness, but also are the lodgings of nu- 

 merous water insects. All such places are most 

 favourable for sport ; for insects follow the same 

 course as the bubbles, &c., and are there sought 

 by the fish. 



The larger Trout are on the scours, as at D, 

 in the night, chasing minnows and other small 

 fish. In the day, they are cautiously watching 

 for food in deep holes, under hollow banks, or 

 roots of trees, or in the angles of rocks, as E. 

 In May and June, when the fish are strong, they 

 are chiefly to be found in the more rapid parts 

 of the water, as F ; and on the feed, conse- 

 quently. 



These remarks, although not strictly applic- 

 able to all streams, may still, perhaps, not be 

 found useless, and particularly in respect of 

 brooks and small rivers. 



The great shyness of the Trout renders it 

 extremely difficult to obtain any accurate know- 

 ledge of his habits, by ocular demonstration. 

 Even a thick bush will seldom be found suffi- 

 ciently opaque to conceal the observer. 



