SALMON FISHING. I I / 



having selected a pool or run in which he knows 



that there are plenty of Salmon, generally remains 



at the same place, shifting his ground a few paces 



at a time higher or lower. The usual symptom 



of a bite is a stoppage of the bait, followed by 



a very gentle twitching. Sometimes, however, 



though in my experience rarely, the Salmon takes 



the bait in a more reckless fashion, resembling 



ather the run of a Trout. Having taken the 



tait, the Salmon will frequently remain nearly or 



qiite motionless for some little time, and then 



rrove steadily away. This is the moment to 



stike, and as the bait is invariably actually swal- 



Ipved or pouched, there is little fear of the fish 



behg missed. Should the fish move away at once 



aft(r biting, line and time must be given him to 



pou'h the bait. To provide for the contingency 



of aiy sudden moves or rushes on the part of the 



fish, ind against that of any sudden check on the 



part >f the angler, it is a wise precaution always 



to kep a yard or two of spare line loose in the 



hand between the bottom ring and the reel. 



This jrecaution will not seldom save the loss 



of a fisi. 



The rod used for fly-fishing for Salmon, but 

 with a somewhat stiffer top, and also the reel 



