50 FLY-FISHING A^D FLY-MAKING. 



former outline (see dotted line) by a rapidly increasing 

 movement. Now twitch the front of the rod forward by 

 a sharp, short action of the wrist (see b), causing the line 

 to bow in an opposite direction ; then, with a bold, ellip- 



g. 15. MOVEMENT IN CLARK'S " SPEY " CAST. 



tical sweep (see fig. 17), from the right overhead to left, 

 make the downward thrash ( c), and the line should fall 

 in undulating outlines, as in Figure 18. Let the reader 

 take plenty of time to practice and he will not regret the 

 result keeping in view the diagrams given, which are of 

 photographic correctness. 



Having mastered the method of casting a fly with tol- 

 erable neatness, next turn your attention to catching the 



. 16. MOVEMENT IN THE "SWITCH" CAST. 



fish. The first question which presents itself is, " Shall 

 I fish up stream or down ? " To this I reply, with all 

 the emphasis of which I am capable, "Up stream, by all 

 means, whenever possible." There is every reason for it, 

 but here are a few, briefly put : (1.) Trout invariably 

 lie with their heads up stream ergo, take their food in 



