70 SALMON FISHING 



able to cast a fly to any desired spot, but the 

 whole result is lost if it is not made to play in 

 such a manner as will attract the fish. There is 

 no need for hurry or violent action. The main 

 thing is to get the fly there, keep the line taut 

 so as to be able to detect the slightest touch 

 and let the fly work in a quiet but life-like way. 



Eddies are generally difficult to fish, and in 

 order to keep the line taut it is often necessary to 

 swing the rod right round after casting. In this 

 position, shortening the line by drawing in with 

 the left hand is sometimes necessary. Deep 

 eddying pools are best fished up from a boat, 

 when there is not sufficient stream to give draw 

 on the fly if fished down. 



