2 I 2 LOCH-FISHING. 



fly, we would never advise any one to devote him- 

 self to trolling exclusively, but when on the loch it 

 is as well to be provided with a trolling rod and 

 tackle, and to use it when rowing from one place to 

 another, thus filling up the intervals during which 

 he cannot use the fly. 



We now come to the last and least interesting 



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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 bottom, 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 



