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ON TROUT ANGLING. 



In Trout Angling, the whole process, like the cast- 

 ing, is of a lighter character, in proportion to the 

 lighter implements used, and varies considerably from 

 the salmon principally in this respect, that, as the 

 trouts lie or swim about in more varied situations, 

 according to the state of water, sometimes in the 

 main streams, sometimes in the eddies, and in still 

 heavier waters on shallow gravel beds, the angler will 

 perceive that on spots where he might be successful 

 yesterday, not a trout will be found to-day ; for in 

 heavy flooded waters they fall into easier situations, 

 and as the water clears and lightens, again seek the 

 deep for food, pleasure, or security. 



On the subsiding of a flood, great takes are often 

 made in eddies, where all the finny breed are driven 

 in shoals to quiet nooks, creeks, and cairns ; and 

 where the frothy scum of the agitated surface is seen 

 collected and wheeling in circling motion, great 

 slaughter may often be made by any one who can 

 simply throw a fly ten yards out before him. This 

 happens after the fine fresh spring, and early summer 

 floodings, in March, April, and May, and sometimes 



