8 SALMON. 



Salmon will rarely be seen resting where the bottom is 

 smooth; but incline more towards rocks and large stones, 

 should a rapid current run between them, work the fly on 

 each side of it, between the still water and the rapid In a 

 rocky pool they will lie in almost any part, but especially in 

 the point of meeting of two currents formed by rocks standing 

 apart but opposite each other. Throw the fly below and 

 work it up the middle between them ; afterwards on the 

 inner side of each. 



Never strike too sharply at Salmon ; it is best to strike 

 gently a little sideways, this is quite sufficient and he will hook 

 himself fast enough, on turning to move off. Use him gently 

 and coax him, as it were, from the shelter of his rocky strong- 

 hold into open water, where he can have a clear field and no 

 favour. Put the strain on him whenever you can, and select 

 the clearest spot on the bank for landing him ; if he is a large 

 fish in full vigour, he may perhaps tow you a mile up or down 

 the water before you are able to exhaust him sufficiently to 

 bring him to the gaff. The best place to insert this, is beneath 

 the gills ; the next best, is behind one of the pectoral fins. 



Salmon are also taken with the Spinning-bait, a description 

 of the method of using which, will be given hi the next 

 chapter. Also with prawns, lobworms, &c. 



