Seasons for Angling for Trout. 13 



and among large stones fine gravelly streams in rivers 

 on either side of rapids, and a few yards below the top or 

 head of the stream in the height of the season, and on 

 hot days, the very rapids themselves. Near a rock or 

 stone in the water, where there is a lull from the stream, 

 is at all times a favourite haunt : as into such places, flies 

 and insects, &c. are likely to be whirled by the current, 

 and there the Trout is sure to be on the look out from his 

 lurking-place. Overhanging banks, for the same reason, 

 seldom fail to shelter a good Trout. Between two streams, 

 rapid or gentle, is also a favourite station for him to 

 watch and take his prey. Where any small stream, 

 drain, or runner enters a river, there, or just below it, he 

 commonly lurks, because there he has the feed brought 

 down by it, as well as that of the river. Below falls on 

 either side, or at the tail of the stream flowing from 

 them ; on either side of a rapid or stream, and in the 

 stream itself, more especially where it is just merging 

 into still water, Trout are to be found. Never by any 

 means omit the thin water on the opposite shore above you, 

 as well as on your own side, especially near large stones, 

 roots, &c. for you are almost sure to meet with a Trout 

 there, and he is always best to kill in such a place, since 

 you have him at great advantage, from distance and po- 

 sition. If the water be clear, and you see a large stone 

 covered several inches by the stream, never forget to 

 throw a little above and beyond it, for near such a stone 

 you may make pretty sure of a Trout. You may begin to 

 angle for Trout in February, if the weather be open, and 

 from thence to the end of September. But March, April, 

 May, and June, are the best months. 



In spring and autumn warm, windy, cloudy weather is 

 best ; but in the hot months cool, dark, cloudy, windy 

 days are most promising. In hot weather, from sunrise 

 till nine, and from two till six, are good hours ; but nine 



