CONTENTS. 

 CHAPTER I. 



OBSERVATIONS ON THE TROUT AND GRAYLING. 



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OF THE TROUT. Measurement, Weight, Fins, Colour, 

 Condition, Haunts, &c. Description of a Fishing-hut 

 or Observatory. The Trout's sense of Hearing. Sight. 

 Taste and Smell. Manner of feeding, &c. Form, 

 Weight, Fins, &c. of the GRAYLING. Colour. Con- 

 dition. Haunts. Food 1 



CHAPTER II. 



OF TACKLE. 



Rod. Line. Reel. Foot Line. Hook. Dubbing Bag. 

 General Directions for making a Fly and a Palmer. 

 Dyes for Feathers. Fly Books and Boxes. Creel. 

 Landing Net. Et ceteras. Tackle-makers. ... 22 



CHAPTER III. 



MANNER OF FISHING FOR TROUT AND GRAYLING. 



Preparation of the Rod and Line. Art of Throwing. 

 Choice of Weather. State of the Water. Choice of a 

 Fly. Appearance of Life to be given to the Fly. Buzz 

 flies sometimes preferred. Rising short, &c. Sudden 



