126 TROUT ANGLING. 



later, according to the wetness of a season ; but, of 

 course, only on the first day of the ebbing flood. 



Hence, throwing the line for trout does not re- 

 quire the same regularity of plan and manner as the 

 casting for salmon, since it is often more necessary 

 to throw aslant, upwards, or straight across, than 

 downwards. And, indeed, in trout angling gene- 

 rally, it is very improper to hang the fly on the 

 stream, far more so to pull against it, as the natural 

 fly never floats in that direction. 



In fishing either stream or pool regularly over, 

 cast the fly across, or slant it considerably upwards, 

 and let it float down the current of its own accord 

 till it come gradually full round, managing your rod 

 so as all the while to keep the line and flies under 

 such command, that should a trout touch the hook 

 unseen below the water, you can detect him on the 

 instant. This action is simply a tightening feel, as 

 the trout is generally previously hooked, from the 

 natural resistance of the floating line. If he is not 

 felt to be hooked, then it is necessary to pull full up 

 and make another throw ; but never let the first pull 

 in feeling for a trout be so decidedly forcible as to 

 be called a strike* for it ought not to be done with 



* Younger is against striking, yet the force he would allow to be 

 used, above and elsewhere, appears quite strong enough for good and 

 secure striking ; but anglers know that every one has faith in his 



