check him. Now his speed is somewhat diminished, 

 hold on a little, and, as the river side is clear of 

 trees, follow up after him, for it is "bad policy to let 

 out line to an unmanageable length, when you can 

 follow your fish. There are some awkward rocks 

 towards the head of the pool which may cut your 

 line ; turn him, therefore, as soon as you can. Now is 

 the time to show your tact, in patting your tackle 

 to the test without having it snapt "by a sudden 

 spring. Hold gently ease off a little now hold again 

 how beautifully the rod bends, true from top to butt 

 in one uniform curve ! He has a mouth, though bitted 

 for the first time. Bravo! his nose is down the 

 water! Lead him along. Gently, he grows restive, 

 and is about again. Though his course is still up 

 the stream, he seems inclined to tack. Now he 

 shoots from bank to bank, like a Berwick smack 

 turning up Sea Heach in a gale of wind. Watch 

 him. well in stays, lest he shoot suddenly a-head, 

 and carry all away. He is nearing the rocks give 

 him the butt and turn him again. He comes round 

 he cannot bear that steady pull what excellent 

 tackle; lead him downwards; he follows reluctantly, 

 but he is beginning to fag. Keep winding up 

 your line as you lead him along. He is inclined 

 to take a rest at the bottom., but, as you hope to 

 land him, do not grant him a moment. Throw in a 

 large stone at him, but have both your eyes open 

 one on your rod and the other on the place where 



