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over it. Thus this cast is best accom- 

 plished by checking the forward movement 

 of the rod and keeping the top well up. 



WADING UP-STREAM. 



One cannot fish clear-water worm pro- 

 perly without wading, and at midsummer 

 there is no period of the angling season 

 when it is of such vital importance to 

 proceed without alarming the trout, in- 

 asmuch as during June and July the 

 rivers have shrunk to their lowest level, 

 and the trout are to be found lying in 

 the shallowest water. In fact, frequently 

 I have taken fish in such shallow water 

 that a portion of his back has been 

 exposed to the air and sun, causing a 

 whiteness on the skin. Under these 

 circumstances the angler is easily per- 

 ceived, and should at all times take every 

 precaution in approaching the fish. 



You must therefore fish up-stream, exer- 

 cising care in wading not to send any 



