vi FISHERMEN'S WEATHER 



presented in the following chapters with 

 some approach to logical order, a full 

 index at the end facilitating cross-refer- 

 ence, so that any one can ascertain at a 

 glance the most or least favourable 

 weather conditions for any given fish in 

 a number of well-known waters. 



Throughout these pages the influence 

 of weather on fishing is discussed solely 

 in its relation to good or bad sport and 

 without regard to the personal comfort 

 of the sportsman. Of many such indirect 

 results, however, the fisherman will always 

 take account. He knows, for instance, 

 that a wet day may keep a holiday crowd 

 off the river or even away from its banks, 

 and, being a selfish sportsman, he con- 

 gratulates himself on such compensation 

 for an otherwise uncomfortable day. 

 This volume, however, has no concern 

 with this aspect of the subject. 



It is hoped that no one will suspect 

 those responsible for the evidence collected 



