I 9 8 DRY-FLY FISHING 



weather, there is one condition which will help very 

 much to bring about the desired end, a condition 

 that the angler can in many cases, by a study of the 

 cloud-carry and a sufficient knowledge of the river, 

 arrange for himself, viz. an upstream breeze. If 

 the wind changes for the worse during the day, he 

 should cast against it, not with it, and he will lure 

 trout though the welcome help is withdrawn. 



We need not discuss winds from North, South, 

 or West, because we would arrive at the same con- 

 clusions. The angler should gaze upon the sky, 

 not in order that he may decide whether he shall 

 fish or stay at home, but only that he may be enabled 

 to make a wise selection of the scene of his victories. 

 After that all that is required, on the great majority 

 of days, is a floating fly. 



