176 FISHING IN EDEN 



They only look dangerous. Trout even get to know 

 this characteristic at times. 



Saw-flies, for example, are often blown on to the 

 river in large numbers from willowy banks in 

 summer-time. They make violent efforts to get off 

 again. This sort of commotion rouses the trout. 

 After cautiously trying a few of them, without 

 suffering any inconvenience, they indulge in a good 

 feed. A " partridge and orange " comes in very 

 well at such odd times as these; for although this 

 artificial is not ringed it has a suitable body, and 

 conforms well to size. It is, in fact, a first rate 

 ghost of the real thing. 



