36 SPRING ANGLING 



CHAPTER II 



PICKEREL TROLLING IN SPRING 



As soon as the ice goes out of the lakes where 

 pickerel (Esox lucius] abound, some grand sport 

 may be had trolling. There is a fitness also in 

 referring to this form of pike-fishing at this place, 

 because I want this little book to be progressive, 

 and we take one step higher in fishing for pick- 

 erel than in fishing for suckers. The trout season 

 opens, it is true, near about this time in the 

 spring ; but it will be well for you to come with 

 me, bringing your coarse tackle, for one day be- 

 fore you essay to catch the beautiful " salmon 

 of the fountains," which is what is meant by 

 the scientific name of the brook-trout (Salnw 

 fontinalis.) 



A pole is not actually necessary in trolling, 

 though, for my own part, I always use one. Two 

 lines may be used ; and there should be two of you 

 in the boat, one to row, and the other to manip- 

 ulate the lines. These should be of linen, eight 



