56 ALL ABOUT TROUT FISHING. 



To bait with the single hook take the 

 worm, dipped in sand, in your left hand, 

 impale the hook in the mouth running the 

 hook up the worm, leaving about half an 

 inch to wriggle. Single hook, see Chapter 

 on Tackle (page 91). 



CASTING. 



In casting, the line is thrown back with 

 an easy swing and brought forward with 

 as little force as circumstances will allow, 

 the rod top making more of a circle than 

 in fly-fishing. Of course, if a long line 

 is being used, or the wind blowing against 

 you, it is necessary to bring the rod top 

 almost on the surface of the water, 

 thus to extend the line fully and allow 

 the worm to fall lightly on the water. 

 If casting over a strong current to the 

 thin water beyond, should the line be at 

 all immersed it will pull the worm quickly 

 away, whereas if only the gut alights the 

 intervening strong water has no power 



