148 THE GRAYLING. 



tainly once entertained of him upon the authority of others, until 

 a more intimate acquaintance with the subject has convinced me 

 that such is not the fact. 



The same flies may be used for the grayling as for the trout, 

 only that from the formation of the mouth of the former fish, the 

 smaller flies are the best adapted for the purpose. 



Of baits the gentle in the early part of autumn is the best, and 

 after that salmon roe, either preserved or fresh; in the spring 

 they will take the cadis ; and they will take a worm at all times, 

 but the smaller worms are the best. They take a bait best about 

 midwater, except salmon spawn, which is always taken best at 

 the bottom. 



In still deep pools a float may be used, but where there is a cur- 

 rent, it is better to drift along the bait with just sufficient lead to 

 keep it about midwater. 



