 | 1880 - 798 pages
...times more likely to rise again than if the fly touched the water at ever so short a distance. . . . Another hint to the young angler is to mind what he...the river. Many are apt to pass them by altogether. . , . Perhaps the best test of a finished performer is the manner in which he fishes these dead, deep... | |
 | John Colquhoun - 1884 - 554 pages
...thread of silver is recommended when fishing with i dark fly. I tried this, but found a red palmer quit? as effective. No doubt, however, the tinsel is good...deep places, especially if there is little wind, for thev generally harbour the largest and best-fed fish, which are, of course, the most suspicious and... | |
 | Alexander Innes Shand - 1897 - 388 pages
...times more likely to rise again than if the fly touched the water at ever so short a distance. . . . Another hint to the young angler is to mind what he...when he approaches the still deeps of the river. Many arc apt to pass them by altogether. . . . Perhaps the best test of a finished performer is the manner... | |
 | 1880 - 814 pages
...times more likely to rise again than if the fly touched the water at ever so short a distance. . . . Another hint to the young angler is to mind what he...the river. Many are apt to pass them by altogether. . . . Perhaps the best test of a finished performer is the manner in which he fishes these dead, deep... | |
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When the fly is dropped in the centre of the ring, the instant after the trout has belled up, it is ten times more likely to rise again than if the fly touched the water at ever so short a distance. . . . Another hint to the young angler is to mind what... 