188 FAMILIAR FISH, THEIR HABITS AND CAPTURE 



eighths of the cases it is on the north side. By 

 noting several trees, the majority having the moss 

 on the same side will indicate that direction. By 

 closely observing spruce trees, it will be found an 

 invariable rule that the heaviest branches are on the 

 south side. The Canadian Indians also claim that on 

 every perfect hemlock tree the topmost twig bends to 

 the east. Another perfect compass can be devised 

 with a watch. Point the hour hand directly at the 

 sun, and exactly halfway between that hand, wherever 

 it may be, and the figure XII on the dial, lies the 

 south. 



A very useful table to determine the weight of 

 brook trout, which is practically correct, is as fol- 

 lows: 



13 inches long, weight 1 pound 



14 " " " li pounds 



15 " " " H " 



16 " " " If " 



17 u u u 2J " 



18 " " " 2i " 



19 " 3 " 



20 " " " 3i " 



21 " " " 4 " 



22 " " " 4| " 



23 " " " 5^ " 



When trolling with a spoon, spinner, or gang, it 

 should be drawn in and constantly examined, as 

 pieces of loose grass or weeds are frequently caught 

 without the fact being known. A small piece trail- 



