LOCH-FISHING 197 



We now come to the last and least interesting 

 method of capturing trout in lochs namely, with 

 the worm ; and on this point we shall be very brief, 

 as it possesses few attractions. 



Angling with the worm can be most successfully 

 practised from the shore, but the angler will require 

 to wade, and a long rod and line are necessary to 

 reach the places where the trout lie. A No. 3 hook 

 is a very good size, and a pretty large black-headed 

 worm should be used. The places frequented by the 

 fly-fisher are also those where the worm-fisher will 

 meet with most sport, and he, like the fly-fisher, is 

 the better of a breeze of wind. After throwing out 

 the worm, it should not be allowed to lie at the bot- 

 tom, as in that position it is not likely to attract 

 observation, but should be drawn gently along the 

 ground. The best months are June and July, and 

 the morning is the best time of day. 



When any river which enters the loch is in full 

 flood good trout may be captured with the worm. 

 The use of a boat is advisable, and the angler should 

 row it round immediately outside of the place where 

 the muddy water becomes mixed with that of the 

 loch, and throwing his bait into the stream, allow it 

 to come towards him. Numbers of good trout may 

 be taken in this way, as they congregate about the 

 mouth of the stream to get the food which it brings 

 down. 



