74 ALL ABOUT TROUT FISHING. 



waters only, as under these conditions 

 trout have to be in close quarters to 

 observe them. 



To OBTAIN MINNOWS. 



To collect minnows in flooded waters, 

 use a small mesh landing-net close to the 

 side, searching the easy or gentle-running 

 water. Then preserve them in a mild 

 solution of formalin. Another way of 

 obtaining minnows in clear water is to 

 wade in the water by the side of weirings 

 or willows growing in the water, or any 

 such refuge. Place your landing-net by 

 the side in such a position that when 

 you stamp your foot amongst the rough- 

 ness they will dart into the net, which 

 should be raised almost instantly. This 

 is a very good way of getting minnows 

 in a low water, and a very profit- 

 able and enjoyable way of spending an 

 hour or two at the side while fishing is 

 at a discount, and you have the satis- 



