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is required to be fairly stiff, as in many 

 cases one has to lift the fish in the strong 

 water out of the way of snags, weirings, 

 etc., which the large fish always make for. 



WHEN TO USE THE CREEPER. 



In the early part of the season the 

 creeper fishes best in the early morning. 

 In fact, trout will take creeper as soon as 

 there is sufficient daylight, providing there 

 is no mist about. The same tackle as 

 I have mentioned is also suitable to fish 

 the stone-fly. For illustration, see Chapter 

 on Tackle (page 91). 



THE STONE-FLY. 



The most favourable waters to fish the 

 stone-fly is exactly opposite to the creeper. 

 With the former a porter-coloured water 

 or a rise or fall after a spate, is the most 

 propitious time for its use, together with 

 dull, calm weather, or only a slight breeze. 

 Should the angler have these conditions 



