96 AMID THE HIGH HILLS 
spin for salmon. The river is not always in fly 
order ; there are many occasions on which the 
water is too high or too much coloured for the 
fly when salmon might be caught with a minnow 
or other bait. In the same way, in deep sluggish 
pools, when it is almost impossible to work a 
fly effectively, a bait properly used may effect 
wonders." 
What, then, is the conclusion of the whole 
matter ? It is this, paraphrasing the words of the 
famous authority on all things piscatorial, Mr. 
II. T. Sheringham : " It is certain that good 
luck is the most vital part of the equipment of 
him who would seek to slay the big (salmon). 
For some men I admit the usefulness of skill and 
pertinacity ; for myself I take my stand entirely 
on luck." 
