WORM-FISHING IN HILL-BURNS. 



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caught in burns little larger than a sheep-drain, but 

 they are invariably ugly, black, and ill-conditioned, 

 and not worth the trouble of carrying home. Burns 

 may be fished most successfully after rain ; and as 

 they are generally in late districts, August will be 

 found the best month, but some sport may be had 

 the whole season through, as the trout are invariably 

 hungry. 



