THE CLUB WATER 



much wilder the scenery is up here 

 than in the lower part of the river ! " 

 remarks Napoleon, as we pole along 

 in Indian fashion on oar way to De 

 Winton's, one of the most treacherous pools on the 

 club water, owing to the great number of sharp 

 rocks just below the surface, like pinnacles on 

 some lofty cathedral 



" Yes, it is wild here, and that is the reason I 

 love to fish this part of the river. Well may it be 

 called the * Devil's Trap, 9 and fortunate indeed is 

 the angler who can boast success in this weird spot 

 Here we are, Heck, at De Winton's. Jump into 

 my boat with me, and we will sally forth to win 

 fresh laurels. Cast now toward the trees, just 

 where the rapids commence, and as soon as thou 

 hookest a salmon, pull gently, while the men, with 

 sockets turned, will pole to the foot of yonder 

 ledge, and if ail goes well thy fish will lead 



44 But I think you had better show me the trick, 



