CONTENTS. 



CHAPTER I. 



PAGE 



Preliminary remarks . .... 1 



CHAPTER II. 



Habits of the trout in dull deep rivers contrasted 

 with those inhabiting the rapid lively brook 

 Trout in rapid streams almost always feeding : 

 their different kinds of food Localities selected 

 by the trout for feeding The best fish if feeding 

 in the place most conducive to his obtaining 

 food The particular retreats of individual fish 

 Their constant appetite The natural rapacity 

 and tyranny of the trout .... 7 



CHAPTER III. 



Our resources for his allurement The advantages 

 of acting on his rapacity The principles on 

 which different baits are to be worked The 

 necessity of self-concealment The directions 



