casting for him. Drop the fly lightly above, and 

 draw it to the right, to the left, then up-stream; 

 if these motions do not tempt him, try dangling it 

 just over the salmon. If he still refuses to rise, 

 take the fly away and rest him a little. At the 

 next attempt try another size or a different kind 

 if you prefer. Keep trying as long as he appears 

 motionless, for he may wake up and get angry 

 after a while, and seize the fly; but should he 

 sidle off a little you may know it is useless trying 

 to tempt him. I have never known salmon to 

 rise after moving away in this manner. I sup- 

 pose, having discovered us, they are frightened. 



In fishing a pool, try to have the sun in front 

 of you, or shining sideways on the water. If the 

 rays fall upon your back, the moving shadows of 

 your arms are sure to alarm the fish. Even in 

 muddy water salmon will rise better when the sun 

 is in one's face. 



Nine o'clock is early enough to commence, but 

 as the season advances you should go out a littl<> 

 earlier. In July be up with the lark if you wish 

 any sport, for the best fishing is from 5:30 until 

 7 A.M. Until late in June one can fish throughout 

 the day, but after that until the close of the season 

 arl\ morning and late evening are the proper times. 

 I consider the evening really the best time of all. 

 With the canoe in position, cast the twenty feet of 

 line diagonally to the right, being most careful to 



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