58 ALL ABOUT TROUT FISHING. 



ripples in front of you, warning the fish 

 of your approach. The thin streams and 

 shallow running water are the best parts 

 to fish. Cast up-stream, straight in front 

 of you, with as much line out as you can 

 comfortably command, slowly raising your 

 rod top. Otherwise don't interfere with 

 it, and allow the water to bring the worm 

 down in a natural way. 



WHEN TO STRIKE. 



The stopping of the line will soon show 

 when the worm is seized; then strike 

 down-stream fairly quickly and firmly, not 

 allowing him time to gorge, and you will 

 often find using a single hook your 

 worm little the worse, three or four inches 

 up the gut. 



At all times you should fish straight 

 up in front of you, not casting sideways. 

 If you cast the latter way the worm does 

 not come down naturally, even in shallow 

 water. I have tried it in various forms, 



