110 ON TROUTING WITH THE FLY. 



down the stream first, so that the trout sees the flies 

 before the line ; whereas, in casting straight up, if a 

 trout is between the angler and the place where his 

 flies light, the line passes over it before it sees the 

 flies, and may alarm it. 



The moment the fly alights, being the most 

 deadly of the whole cast, it is obvious that the 

 oftener it is repeated the better, and therefore the 

 angler should cast as frequently as possible, always 

 allowing the flies to remain a few moments in order 

 to let the trout see them ; but there is not much 

 danger of casting too often, or even casting often 

 enough, as the angler's arm will quickly rebel 

 against it. 



Rivers which can be commanded from bank to 

 bank, either by wading or otherwise, constitute by 

 far the most agreeable fishing ; but if the river is 

 so large that you cannot reach the opposite side, 

 you must look for sport on the side you are on. 

 And in this case, though you should neglect no spot 

 where a trout may be lying, fish most carefully the 

 part of the pool where the shallow merges into the 

 deep, and where the current is moderately strong ; 

 fishing it in the same manner as you would do the 

 opposite side, and always as you go up taking a 

 cast or two straight up, as close to the edge as 

 possible. 



On all occasions cast your flies about a yard 

 above where you think the trout are likely to be 

 found, as if on alighting it attracts their attention, 



