Handbook of Angling

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PREFACE THE THIRD EDITION.
To the previous editions of this practical work I prefixed somewhat lengthened prefaces. They were then necessary,
as a bush is to a new tavern not as yet renowned for its good wine. The words Third Edition' in the present title-
page are more significant than any preface. They prove that I am still called for in the fishing market. I obey the 
call, am thankful for the favour I have found, and shall say very little more.

Five years have elapsed since I read this angling treatise through and through. Recently I have done so twice in 
preparing this third edition. The book appeared to me as if it had been written by another like a long-absent child 
whose features I had almost forgotten. I could judge of it then with less partiality than when it was fresh from my 
brain, and bore the defect-covering charms of a newly-born. Its defects, though perpetrated by myself, I have seen 
as plainly as if they were done by others, and I have treated them accordingly removed them remorselessly.

I have, I think, improved the general style of the volume; excised repetitions, rejected incorrect instruction, unsound
suggestion, opinion, and advice, and replaced them by accurate information and counsel. The list of trout-flies I 
have shortened and simplified, and given no fancy patterns. As it now stands, the list is perfect. The natural history
of salmon I have re-written. As a resum of the habits of that fish, I can recommend it for its precise truths. The list of
salmon-flies for the best rivers in the British Isles I have remodelled after the best specimens in that gallery of ideal
insect beauties which I painted for ( The Book of the Salmon.'

At this third time of asking, gracious Public, you shall take me absolutely for better, as the "or for worse" can be no 
longer contingent.

Contents

CHAPTER I.
	Angling defined. Divided into three branches into Fly-fishing,
	Trolling, and Bottom-fishing. Each briefly described.
	The superiority and merits of Fly-fishing . . . 1
CHAPTER II.
	Throwing the line and flies. Humouring them. Fishing a Stream.
	Striking, hooking, playing, and landing a Fish . . 11
CHAPTER III.
	On Artificial Flies 46
CHAPTER IV.
	Fly-dressing 70
CHAPTER V.
	Monthly List of Artificial Flies 93
CHAPTER VI.
	Fishing with the Natural Fly, or Dibbing or Daping . 121
CHAPTER VII.
	Trolling. Rods, Lines, Tackle, and Baits, and Methods of Using
	them
CHAPTER VIII.
	On Bottom-fishing. Rods, Hooks, Lines, and Baits . 177
CHAPTER IX.
	On Piscatorial Physiology, by Erasmus Wilson, F.E.S. . 217
CHAPTER X.
	The Habits of the Angler's Fish, and the best ways of catching
	them fairly. A New Natural History of the Salmon, and a
	New List of Salmon and Lake Flies. How to throw and
	humour them in fishing for Salmon. How to hook and play
	that Fish its haunts, and other Baits for it besides Artificial
	Flies. The Trout, Grayling, Pike, and all the Carp Tribe,
	described. Their Habits, Haunts, and Favourite Baits pointed
	out

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