FISHING FOR TROUT AND SALMON. 151 



fish in the water, because of the vibration. The slightest 

 disturbance of the water is also observed. This applies 

 mainly to still water, for where the water is rapid, and 

 tumbles over rocks, a little splashing in the water is not dis- 

 tinguished. It follows, therefore, that the angler should use 

 care in approaching the water, and especially when nearing 

 a quiet pool. Some anglers wade the stream, but whenever 

 possible, the fishermen should walk the bank, especially if 

 the pools are quiet. When wading, one should always avoid 

 splashing. Keep out of sight of the fish, always, and avoid 

 letting the shadow of your rod fall over the water. 



Except during the mid-season when the water is low 

 and clear, angleworms make a very attractive bait for 

 brook trout. They should be placed on the hook in a life- 

 like manner so that they can cover the hook completely, 

 or at least the point must be hidden. The same tackle is 

 used as in fly fishing except that the fly is replaced with a 

 snelled hook, No. 6 or 8. My preference is the Kendall- 

 Sneck. Downstream fishing is the rule and the bait is 

 carried by the current a long ways ahead of the angler. -If 

 you can see the fish the chances are very much in favor 

 of the fish seeing you also, and when you see a fish turn 

 .slightly on its side it is watching you no use to fish for 

 him ; come back later and keep out of sight. 



Fishing with grasshoppers is a successful method in sum- 

 mer, when the water is very clear. They should be cast 

 out lightly the same as a fly. 



In waters that are not fished much it is the easiest thing 

 in the world to catch trout, except in midsummer, by baiting 

 the hook with a small piece of fat salt pork. The bait is 

 used the same as a worm. One can also cut the pork as for 

 bass fishing and it will be even more successful. But the 

 point of the hook must be covered, always, unless the bait 

 is kept in rapid motion. 



