1 86 The Angler's Secret 



the trout. These waters are bowlder- 

 covered or gravelly. The eddies by the 

 side of the brook are his special hiding- 

 places more than in the middle of the 

 stream. Little trout delight in the riffles, 

 baby trout in the tiny streams ("feeders") 

 that empty into the greater water, and 

 large trout are found under tree roots 

 that overhang the river bank, and in the 

 deep parts that flow beneath hollow 

 places along the river sides. The deep 

 holes made by water that is collected by 

 an obstruction, and the parts where the 

 froth of the stream gathers are remunera- 

 tive spots, for insects, the trout's special 

 food, flow with the bubbles. After the 

 heat of the day the big trout leave the 

 deep holes and frequent shallower places. 

 Carrying the Rod. Your rod should 

 be jointed only when you are upon the 

 actual fishing-ground, and taken apart 

 again when you are about to leave for 

 camp. Carry the rod in front of you, tip 

 first, when angling along thickly wooded 



