2O Scotch Lock-Fishing. 



make up your cast in the morning. When gut 

 is thus thoroughly wet, it is wonderful how 

 easy it is of manipulation. On the other hand, 

 dry gut is very brittle, and will break on the 

 slightest provocation. Fix the cast and silk- 

 and-hair line together, having previously made 

 a single knot on the end of the latter, as illus- 

 trated below 



It is prudent to have a second cast ready in 

 case of breakage, as nothing is more annoying 

 than losing time making up one in the boat, 

 and that most probably when the trout are 

 rising. Experience is a great teacher ; and it 

 is wonderful how soon the angler learns the 

 value of every moment, and seeks beforehand, 

 so far as human foresight can go, to provide 

 for all contingencies. 



