IffTBODTTCTION. V. 



more favourable to health than the tedious watchings 

 qf other modes of angling. But after all, it must 

 be conceded, that different tastes have different 

 sources of enjoyment : the grave and contemplative 

 mind enjoys the still and peaceful scene ; the cheerful 

 and sprightly temper, is active even in its amuse- 

 ments. Angling suits either of these habits. . . 



In adapting appropriate embellishments to suit" 

 the improved taste of the age, the publisher has 

 considered utility as well as ornament, and the 

 correct delineation of the fishes and flies will serve 

 to guide the inexperienced practitioner, in some 

 cases, where it is important to distinguish the 

 species. It will be universally acknowledged that 

 no book of written instructions can make a profi- 

 cient in any art ; yet a good book may be useful, 

 and in some cases absolutely necessary, and it is 

 hoped this little work will be found effective for 

 every purpose of usefulness. 



Every science has its rules and axioms, and the 

 following hortatory remarks will be deemed of suffi- 

 cient importance to be retained. 



Patience is ever allowed to be a great virtue, 

 and is one of the first requisites for an angler. 



In an excursion to or from fishing, should you 

 overheat yourself with walking, avoid small liquors 

 and water as you would poison ; a glass of wine. 



