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would find it difficult to fish such streams 

 as these. In sharp running water you 

 must strike the moment you feel your fish, 

 or he is gone ; but where the current 

 runs sluggishly, it is necessary to give him 

 time, or you lose him to a certainty. 

 Much of the angler's success, however, 

 depends on his acquaintance with the 

 water, and the whereabouts of the fish. 

 But, come, let me see you throw for a 

 trout. I think you will find one lying 

 just to the left of that tuft of weeds. 

 Can you reach him ? 



J. Til try. There! 



S. You moved him. Wait a moment. 

 He seems inclined, but let him recover 

 himself. Wind up a foot of your line, 

 and, if he takes your fly, be sure you 

 do not let him plunge into the weeds. 

 Now try again. Well done ! you have 

 him. Walk down stream with him, and 

 wind up as fast as you can. He's a fine 



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