XIV GENERAL REMARKS. 



every thing, it is advisable that you get a piece 

 of willow or some other wood, and cut two or 

 three notches in it, and thrust it in the bottom 

 of the stream, and by observing where the 

 water reaches to, you may tell by the notches 

 on the stick ? without again plumbing, whether 

 it rises or falls, which it frequently does in the 

 Thames, Lea, and other rivers, caused by locks, 

 mills, &c. It not unfrequently happens while 

 fishing for Roach, Gudgeon, &c. that your 

 sport suddenly stops, in which case it is best at 

 once to shift your tackle and put on a small 

 fish, as the disturber of your sport is generally 

 a large Perch or Pike ; if it should be so the 

 chances are you will kill the enemy. 



With respect to the best times and days for 

 fishing no general rules must be followed, as we 



