NIGHT-FISHING REALIZATION IO3 



advisable, as these minute impulses impart a lifelike 

 action to the fly. Coil the recovered line in your left 

 hand in readiness for the next cast. By giving your 

 undivided attention to the feel of the line as you draw 

 in the line you know in a trice if the fly is mouthed, and 

 this preparedness to tighten the line at the same instant 

 as the fly is taken makes you master of the situation 

 from the outset. 



Do not flog the water with rapid successive throws, 

 but give yourself a breathing space between each cast. 

 Too much energy will tire you, and, what is more, will 

 frighten any hesitant fish that has not made up its mind 

 concerning the tempting moth. 



If after several attempts your net has not done service, 

 do not be in a hurry to change your position, but, without 

 moving, pull off a couple of yards more line and drop 

 your fly downstream about half a dozen yards from 

 where you have been placing the lure. Give this spot a 

 few leisurely casts. If you are still denied, turn your 

 face upstream and cast in a similar manner about the 

 same distance from your original mark. With again 

 no score on the board you can credit yourself with having 

 worked that small area of water methodically and well. 

 Hence the necessity arises for seeking a fresh lie. A 

 move of a dozen yards upstream should be ample, but 

 in progressing go quietly and keep away from the water. 

 Heavy walking on the edge of the bank is a serious mis- 

 take at any time, but at night, as sound is then accentu- 

 ated, the error is intensified. 



Having made a short detour and selected a convenient 

 stance, repeat your previous operations by casting first 

 in a straight direction, then downstream and finally 

 upstream. Should the result be negative, you must 

 continue in progressive stages until you have reached 

 the head of the pool. If by that time your bag is empty, 



