IV PREFACE. 



The "contemplative man" finds in 

 it his " recreation j " and the philosopher 

 disdains not 

 " To lure with gaudy bait the glittering brood.'' 



Our aim is to initiate, into the mysteries 

 of this delightful art, the youth whose 

 heart beats high with emulous anticipa- 

 tion at the recital of some angling ex- 

 ploit, to lay bare the secrets, and to 

 give him some necessary advice and 

 instruction before he commences opera- 

 tions. 



With these few observations we will 

 proceed to business ; our parting aspi- 

 ration shall be in our favourite lines 

 from our favourite author, 



" Let those now fish who never fished before, 

 And those who always fished now fish the more." 



