The Edinburgh Review: Or Critical Journal, Volume 207A. Constable, 1808 |
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Page 383
... trout without scaring it , the fisherman can pick his line up unper- ceived and try another cast , which is rarely possible in fishing downstream towards a shy trout . We believe , then , that a really skilful wet - fly fisherman who ...
... trout without scaring it , the fisherman can pick his line up unper- ceived and try another cast , which is rarely possible in fishing downstream towards a shy trout . We believe , then , that a really skilful wet - fly fisherman who ...
Page 392
... trout will be secured by him who can most exactly match the shade of the fly on the water . With this object they carry magnifying glasses to examine the natural insect , and a paint - box to colour the artificial fly . At the other ...
... trout will be secured by him who can most exactly match the shade of the fly on the water . With this object they carry magnifying glasses to examine the natural insect , and a paint - box to colour the artificial fly . At the other ...
Page 396
... trout before it is really exhausted , and if this happens when the fish is within reach it is well to take the opportunity of landing it . On the other hand , at the actual moment of getting the net off the strap the angler may be taken ...
... trout before it is really exhausted , and if this happens when the fish is within reach it is well to take the opportunity of landing it . On the other hand , at the actual moment of getting the net off the strap the angler may be taken ...
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