42 ALL ABOUT TROUT FISHING. 



wards and forwards in the air half-a-dozen 

 times to dry it thoroughly. Approach a 

 rising fish from below to within nice cast- 

 ing distance, aim at an imaginary point 

 in the air about four feet above where 

 the fish is rising, so as to ascertain the 

 length of line required. Cast slightly 

 above the fish, allowing the fly to float 

 naturally over him; if there is no response, 

 allow the fly to float a couple of yards 

 below him before lifting off the water, so 

 as not to disturb him ; then dry the fly 

 by whisking in the air before casting over 

 him again. Much skill is required in this 

 method of casting, and great care must 

 be taken so that the line does not drag 

 the fly when cast over the fish. 



How THE FLY MUST ALIGHT. 



It is obvious that the fly must alight 

 on the water with its wings cocked up; 

 but should it fall sideways, let it drift 

 well below the fish before lifting it to dry 



