26 CATCHING THE WILY SEA-TROUT 



if he wanders along the banks of the Teify, the Rheidol 

 the Usk or the Towy. 



Naturally inquiries concerning rights, charges and 

 licences should be made regarding any water before it is 

 fished. 



To this small nucleus of rivers famed for their sea- 

 trout, the angler, wherever he lives, should, with his 

 local knowledge, be able to add many more waters and so 

 build a record that will be advantageous both to himself 

 and to his fishing friends. 



Those who intend to take up sea-trout fishing seriously 

 will be well advised to keep a record of their operations. 

 Not only are these particulars useful for immediate pur- 

 poses, but in the twilight days they provide memories of 

 past glories and food for pleasant reflections. 



Nothing is more alluring to the arm-chair angler, past 

 the time when the river calls, than to sit, during a winter's 

 evening, in the comforting glow of the fire, turn over the 

 pages which chronicle deeds of yore and live once again 

 in the thrills that the rod has brought to him. Therefore 

 take the advice of an old hand and prepare for the time 

 when active participation in the game wanes or is no 

 longer possible. 



A useful method of preparing the requisite data is on 

 the following lines : 



Date. 



Name of water. 

 Number of fish caught. 

 Weights of fish. 

 Climatic conditions. 

 Water conditions. 

 Other notes. 



If you act on this suggestion you will, believe me, 



