TROUT. 25 



October the Trout retires to the deepest parts of the 

 river, where it continues until the return of Spring ; 

 and in February, if the weather be warm, it leaves 

 its winter quarters to cleanse and recreate itself in 

 the shallow streams : and as it gains strength, 

 pursues its course up the river, frequently changing 

 its position. 



The Trout generally feeds in the deepest parts 

 of large and swift streams near the sides ; and very 

 commonly lies under hollow banks, among the roots 

 of trees, behind great stones that cause an eddy in 

 the water, at the junction of two streams, the tails 

 of currents, and below bridges and weirs. In 

 March, if the weather be open and mild, and the 

 water clear, angle with the worm, or troll with the 

 minnow or kill-devil, in the morning ; and towards 

 twelve o'clock the Blue Dun and March Brown flies 

 make their appearance ; when, of course, you will 

 discontinue the former baits, and commence fly- 

 fishing, which will generally prove successful until 

 about three o'clock, when the flies begin to disappear 

 from the river. In the evening again use the worm 

 or minnow. As the season advances the flies daily 

 appear earlier and continue later, and may be fished 

 with accordingly. 



In fishing for Trout with the worm observe 

 these directions; the rod must be strong, with a 



