Keep as far as possible from the brook. If the trout see you they will
connect you with the rod, in which case you will find it difficult to
connect them with the line.

Many anglers fish up stream, but the surest way to secure a mess of
trout is with the Current.

Take some agreeable stimulant with you to the water-side. You will find
it a great assistance when Reeling in.

One of the best places for obtaining the speckled prey is under a
Waterfall--but you needn't mention this fact to the ladies.

When a brook divides among the trees, angle in the main stream, not in
the Branches.

In playing a trout under the willows, be very careful, or you may get
Worsted among the Osiers.

When you land a two-pound trout (which you never will,) double the
weight, else what's the use of having a Multiplier.

If you wish to take anything heavy you must walk right into the water.
The regular Sneezers are generally caught in this way.

The experienced angler goes forth expecting nothing, and is rarely
disappointed.

Superstitious Piscators have great faith in the Heavenly Signs, but