INTRODUCTION vii 



their craft, and learn much from each other, and 

 it is in this direction I hope my endeavours may 

 be a help to others. The more we learn of angling 

 the more enjoyment we discover in its pursuit, 

 more especially when under difficult conditions 

 success crowns our efforts. 



Animated with the spirit which desires to know 

 more of the salmon and their moods, one always 

 feels that there are many problems yet unsolved. 

 Let us hope that while they make the angler's 

 life more interesting and enjoyable, they will for 

 all time remain a fascinating study for enquiring 



minds. 



JOHN JAMES HARDY. 



ALNWICK, March 1907. 



