SALMON FISHING. 173 



I have repeatedly caught Salmon with this tackle in 

 bright sun, and in the clearest and finest water, and 

 after all other methods of fishing, including the ordinary- 

 worm practice had failed ; a slightly clouded water is 

 however, best. It is of course most important, especially 

 in the former case, that the angler should carefully keep 

 out of sight ; and, if possible, always below the spot 

 which the bait is fishing. This is almost a sine qua non 

 with this mode of fishing — than which I know nothing 

 can be more truly " sporting " and sportsman-like. The 

 very fine hooks and tackle which must be used, and the 

 nice manipulation of the line and bait required to insure 

 success, entitle it to a front place in the Angler's 

 Arcana. 



