CHAPTER III 



STREAM-FISHING 



the infinite variety of the stream 

 lies much of its charm for the 

 angler. He finds in its alterna- 

 tion of deep, still pool and noisy, 

 rippling shallow, of whirling eddy 

 and bright, sparkling run, a di- 

 versity of water which adds 

 greatly to his interest in the 

 sport. He does not throw his 

 fiies promiscuously on chance. 

 While he neglects no portion of 

 the water in which fish may lie, 

 he gives careful and minute attention to the places 

 where, his knowledge of their habits tells him, they are 

 most likely to be found. He adapts his methods to 

 constantly changing conditions. The varying circum- 

 stances in which his casts are made involve a variation 

 in his style of casting and afford him frequent oppor- 

 tunities for the display of special skill. Now cast with 



