LOCH OR LAKE FISHING. 103 



the United Kingdom, and perhaps largely 

 on account of the over-crowding of anglers 

 on our rivers. 



THE EQUIPMENT FOR THE LAKE. 



The best rod, in my opinion, for fishing 

 from a boat is one of eleven feet in length, 

 light, moderately stiff, and one that can 

 be fished with either hand. If the angler 

 intends fishing from the shore, a little 

 longer weapon is better, and I recommend 

 one of twelve to fourteen feet long, as the 

 angler requires to cast farther than is 

 necessary when using a boat. A first-class 

 cane-built, or one entirely of green-heart, 

 is the best description of rod. It is also 

 most essential for the angler to choose a 

 rod that is not in the slightest degree too 

 heavy for continuously casting throughout 

 the day. 



The best line is a waterproof silk for 

 choice, of a greenish colour and about 50 

 yards in length, with a tapered tippet of 



