12 CATCHING THE WILY SEA-TROUT 



The records of June did not show much improvement 

 on those for May, although the sea-trout came more 

 into prominence, as correspondents covering many rivers 

 stated that the fish were running, while the Irish scribe 

 suggested that on the Connemara waters sea-trout 

 fishing would be in full swing during the coming month. 

 The Mourne reporter stated that though some sea-trout 

 had been noticed the time was too early to expect them 

 in numbers. Some fish, however, were reported to have 

 been taken in a few rivers in England. 



Jujy provided a plethora of pleasing reports. From 

 the rivers of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales came 

 records of excellent catches of sea- trout, both in numbers 

 and in weights. These fish, turning the scale at any- 

 thing from a pound to seven pounds, were rewarding day 

 and evening anglers alike. 



The news for August and September was equally 

 satisfactory, and the good work of bringing nice fish to 

 the net continued until the close of the season at various 

 dates. 



From this short summary, intending sea-trout anglers 

 can have no difficulty in deciding the best period in 

 which to ply their art. 



Of course it must be clearly understood that I have 

 been dealing solely with river fishing. In such waters 

 as the lake at Waterville, County Kerry, as this stretch 

 is called locally, and Loch Lomond marvellous sport 

 with sea-trout can be enjoyed practically throughout 

 the season. 



Of the comparative scanty amount of literature devoted 

 to the sea-trout there are, albeit, some books of out- 

 standing merit, and mention of a few of these may be 

 welcomed. Hamish Stuart was responsible for a note- 

 worthy work on the subject. Bridgett's book on sea- 

 trout fishing is another admirable effort. On the " Life 



