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than two persons and they should follow the advice: 

 " Study to be quiet." 



The same directions should be observed when fish- 

 ing ponds known to contain bass. 



WET FLY TROUTING 



Beyond doubt the best way to learn the rudiments of 

 trouting is to go out with an " old hand." In this 

 way the novice will pick up many hints that will be of 

 value when he attempts it alone. 



Hundreds of volumes have been written covering 

 all phases of trout fishing so we will merely review 

 the subject here for the benefit of the beginner and 

 inexpert who are not fortunate enough to be taken in 

 hand personally by an experienced fly fisher. 



To fish up stream or down is a much debated sub- 

 ject. Both systems have their advantages and disad- 

 vantages. Fishing down is less work; it assures a 

 taut line and gives the wader a better view of the 

 stream's bed in rough water. But it scares more fish 

 as you come down to the trout that lie heading up 

 stream and the sediment you stir up goes ahead of you 

 and warns the fish. 



Up stream fishing adds to one's chances of hooking 

 a rising fish, providing the line is taut, and not as long 

 casts are required as you approach the fish from behind. 

 But this upstream fishing entails more work. Wading 

 is more difficult against the current and the angler 

 must always be casting or stripping in line. This can 

 be avoided, somewhat, if the casts are made diagonally 



