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or attractive by its scent, which, by the addition of a little 

 potash, changes to the odour of clove pink. 



Fish are so apt to adapt themselves to the particular 

 water and circumstances around them, both in colour and 

 food, that one bait will not serve for all waters nor for all 

 seasons. The angler must study somewhat the water lie is 

 fishing in, its colour and general appearance, and adapt his 

 gear accordingly ; remembering that unusual sounds dis- 

 turb the fish, and the lashing of the water with the line, 

 letting it hang in links or hanks, will all operate against 

 his success. The fish must not be alarmed by the sight of 

 the angler or his shadow ; neither must his footstep be 

 heavy, or his song too loud. If he would profit by his 

 higher intelligence, let him not outrage common sense, but 

 remember how often instinct is higher than reason, and 

 that the instinct and senses of a fish are not the meanest 

 in the animal creation. 



CHAPTER IIL 



THE HOD AND THE REEL. 



ANGLING, we are told, is becoming more and more a science 

 every day. Fish are becoming more wily, scarce, and 

 difficult to catch, while the sport is becoming increasingly 

 popular. New lines, new hooks, new baits, and new 

 tackle are being so constantly invented, that it is difficult 

 for the most practised angler to become acquainted with 

 them all, much mere the fish, cunning as they are. The 

 angler has, however, one consolation amid these new and 



