CHAPTER XII 



THE TKOUT OF THE FOAM 



WHEN I outlined this work I made no pro- 

 vision for a chapter under such a title as the 

 above, but as I worked along chapter by chap- 

 ter, and especially when writing the one just 

 closed, I was impressed with the importance of 

 the subject. Here, in as few words as possible, 

 I wish to incorporate the accumulated knowledge 

 of the last twenty years, as well as the result 

 of much reading. Naturally, as no provision 

 was made for this chapter in the genesis of the 

 work, I shall repeat myself to some extent; yet 

 there is need for the discussion, for I wish to 

 cover the subject in such a way as will best help 

 my readers and obviate answering many let- 

 ters. The trout of the foam are as distinct and 

 peculiar as are the trout of the dead-water. If 

 the latter are heavier than the former it is their 

 only advantage, as the former are aided by the 

 weight of down-rushing water. Circumspect 

 and possessed of good tackle is the angler who 



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