THE JOLLY ANGLER. 



Always let it have the motion of the living insect as 

 near as possible. When you are angling for Chub in 

 deep water, where there is little stream, throw to the op- 

 posite side, where shaded with trees, or close under the 

 bank, then draw it gently forth ; and when a ripple fol- 

 lows it, wait till the water forms a ring, then strike, and 

 the fish becomes an easy prey. The most favourable times 

 for Fly Fishing are, early and late ; or, if a moderate 

 breeze from the south or west, with a cloudy sky, you 

 may reckon on having sport at any hour of the day ; the 

 ripple on the water, caused by the wind, deceives the fish 

 in his sight, both with regard to you and the fly. When 

 the water is a little coloured after rain, they will take the 

 fly freely ; it is well to notice the spot where a fish rises, 

 then cast your fly about a yard beyond him, and as much 

 above as you see necessary, so that the stream will let you 

 draw it across the place, then, in all probability, he will 

 take it. By carrying a few well-scoured marsh worms 

 with you, it will enable you often to take a brace or two 

 offish that you would not otherwise have caught; for in- 

 stance when they are cutting weeds, or letting go a flood- 

 gate, hook a worm on (on your fly if in haste), as at these 

 times they rush eagerly forward to devour what may be 

 washed down ; the top of the water being foul, you would 

 not be able to use your fly at this time. When the water 

 is bright, - use a lighter fly than when it is coloured; 

 though this holds good as a general rule, you must not 

 always depend on it; if fishing for Chub, your fly ought 

 to be large ; the humble-bee is the standard favourite 

 during the day, and the large white and grey moths of 

 an evening ; in short, the Chub will take almost any large 

 fly. I usually have them tied on No. 4, or No. 5 hooks, 

 unless the water is very low and bright ; then I act as be- 

 fore stated. 



GENERAL REMARKS. 



The-first thing of importance to an angler is, where 

 are the most likely places to meet with the fish he in- 

 tends to angle for. Now observe the following rules. In 

 winter you will find them in deep holes, near piles of 



