78 TROUT LORE 



of the night fisher. Fishing for trout with arti- 

 ficial lures is in its infancj^ and may never grow 

 up. 



Night fishing is a dark subject, so allow a word 

 upon illumination. In making one's way to and 

 from the stream, or in untangling a bad snarl, 

 there is nothing quite so satisfactory as a de- 

 pendable light. Some carry an oil lantern; but 

 for reasons which it is unnecessary to enumerate 

 such a light is not wholly satisfactory. An elec- 

 tric flash is very good, convenient and satisfac- 

 tory; but when a strong steady light is needed 

 for any length of time it is not just what we 

 desire. After trying many makes of lanterns 

 and flashes, I have turned to the acetylene lamp 

 as being the most cleanly and satisfactory. It 

 should be provided with a "shut off," as light is 

 not desirable until the fish is hooked or trouble 

 arrives. As to the light of a lantern attracting 

 a fish well, I have yet to be convinced. 



I may not well conclude this chapter without 

 adding a word upon the question of live bait for 

 night fishing. All ordinary baits used, from 

 worms up through the long list to minnows, will 

 prove attractive; though there is little to recom- 

 mend live bait in this connection unless it be fish, 

 it does get fish. Probably the best live bait is 



