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Experimental Ohfervations anduje^ 

 fill T)ireBms for the right ufe 

 of the Angle ; and is a true and 

 brief Epitome of the iiohole Art 

 andMyjlery of the Fijhing 'Re- 

 creation. 



NOne certainly is fo ignorant to addrefs him* 

 felf to the River for Recreation, but he will 

 be mindful to carry neceflary Tackle with him : be- 

 ing compleatly furnifhed therewith, let him m the firft 

 place confult Sun, Wind, Moon, Stars, and change of 

 Air ; for without obferving Times and Seafons, his 

 Tac<!c,thout^h never fo good, wiH prove ineffe(ftnal 



Wherefore ohferve, if the Sun be obfcuredwith 

 Clouds, and his Face hidden from your Eyes, then fet 

 forth your Ground-baits,and ufe your brighteft Flics. 

 If the Sun fhine out glorioufly, then ufe the darkeft of 

 your Flics. Here note, 



Jf that the Wind he in the South, 



It blows the Fly in the Trout'i Mouth. 



If the weather be warm, it is no matter in whnt 

 point of the Compafs the Wind lieth, fo that it blow 



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