36 ALL ABOUT TROUT FISHING. 



SEASONS OF THE YEAR. 



In April fly-fishing is rather uncertain in 

 the early part of this month, and the rise is 

 usually of short duration; from eleven to 

 one o'clock is the best time of the day, and 

 trout are to be found in the deeper and 

 quieter running water in the early part of 

 the month. Towards the end of April 

 another rise comes on during the afternoon. 

 The best flies are March Brown, Green- 

 well's Glory, Woodcock, Waterhen, Light 

 Snipe, Dark Snipe and Purple. 



MAY. 



The best month for fly-fishing is May, 

 when trout become in prime condition 

 and spread themselves over the stronger 

 streams and shallower running currents. 

 Fly is generally in abundance, and alto- 

 gether sport is more reliable throughout 

 the day. During this month the rivers are 



