THE FLY FISHER'S GUIDE. 129 



GROUND FISHING FOR TROUT WITH 

 A RUNNING LINE. 



When the rivers are thick and discoloured, so 

 as to prevent the use of the fly, good trout are to 

 be taken with a running line, without float, so 

 leaded that it shall just touch the ground, with- 

 out resisting the force of the stream. The lead 

 should be fixed about eight inches from the hook, 

 and may consist of two or more shot, in size 

 according to the strength of the current. The 

 best baits are well scoured lob or dew worms, or 

 a couple of brandlings ; and the edges of streams 

 are the most likely for sport. The line should 

 be so held as to admit the perception of the 

 slightest impediment. When the bite is felt, it 

 is requisite to slacken the line a little, by lower- 

 ing the hand, and then strike gently upright. 

 Fishing up the stream is earnestly recommended, 

 particularly when the water is low. 



