fly and come forward, keeping yon in doubt about 

 its being seized. If this happens do not wait for 

 the pull it would be too late ; but if it be a short 

 cast, raise the tip sufficiently to see the leader. 

 Should you then notice that the lower part appears 

 to sink more than usual, or moves a bit to the 

 right, left, or up-stream, give a smart strike, and 

 the chances are you will find yourself hooked to a 

 good big salmon. With a long line out, it is, of 

 course, more difficult to know whether the fly has 

 been taken; experience will tell you, if you pay 

 strict attention. 



When the fly is taken well under water, as it 

 sometimes is, and no whirl is seen, your only 

 knowledge of the fish is the pull Then the harder 

 you strike the better. To prevent the line running 

 from the reel when striking the fish, it should be 

 held the same as in casting, with the first finger of 

 the right hand. If the line is not checked in some 

 way when the salmon seizes the fly, it is not likely 

 that you will hook him unless he should be most 

 eager. Take care that you do not strike too hard 

 and break the leader; release the line as soon as 

 the salmon is hooked. One acquires the habit of 

 striking at the rise from trout-fishing, when, of 

 course, it is necessary. But if you will have a little 

 patience, and say to yourself, " Wait for the pull," 

 nil your troubles will fly away at the first salmon 

 hooked. 



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