A FEW GENERAL REMARKS ON ANGLING. 



HE skilful Angler ought to find out, at what 

 times of the year and day, fishes bite best in 

 the water in which he intends to sport. 



In the hot months it matters not where 

 the wind is ; but, if possible, fish against the wind, and 

 have the sun opposite to you, casting to the shore or side 

 of the river from which the wind blows. 



He that angles with fine single-hair, and keeps out of 

 sigh*, will take more fish than he who angles with strong 

 tackle, or in sight, and especially if wading and using 

 his landing-net properly. 



Fishes have had eyes, ears, and nostrils given to 

 them ; consequently, regard should be paid to all these 

 faculties. 



" Deus et natura nil frustra faciunt." 



When you rise a fish, or have a bite, be sure to strike 

 uprightly and quickly, but not too hard. 



When fish bite well, observe the age of the moon ; 

 what kind of night preceded, as to windiness, darkness, 

 or lightness ; whether star-light, or moon-light, or both ; 

 what kind of day it was all day long ; what temperature 

 of air and water ; what month, and what day of the 4 

 month; what hour of the day; and what flies or baits 

 were taken best, &c. 



