Show JOYS OF TROUT FISHING brief nut bat graphic ren pea picture of oc a day with rod and line silent as an otter the man moves into the water till it curls about his knees says a citerin terin outing abarm an arm sways back and forth and an insect flutters softly upon the he surface of the pool some yards swat away akly the arm sways again and again an insect kisses the surface of the ali e water atar A flash of a silvery cr res ascent dent a plash in the water a sudden stronger swirl in the writhing current then a sharp metallic discord rasps out against the song of the birds the mans eyes blaze with a swift eager caler light liis his cheek check flushes slightly there is then exultation in every line of his face his right hand clinches upon the wand the rasping discord di s ceases the wand arches to a semi i circle and quivers with perilous strain while two keen eyes rivet upon a shifting shirli swirling ng commotion that maddens the water here there back forth unceasingly cea singly A bau ball of snowy spume upon the surface a spatter of jeweled drops a tinted shape curving in air an instant instant 5 an apprehensive ahl ah from the mares mans parted lips and again the lithe wand curves and strains so is fought the good fight till skill conquers within the fatal net gleams a shining belly and pearl bordered fins above a streak of olive gemmed gemmec with ruby spangles the mans face glows with pride as he carefully bears his captive to the shore upon a fragrant bier of freshest green within the creel a de dead ad king lies in state all day the silent man creeps hither and thither along thi the stream casting fighting waiting noting many things until til darkness falls falli then homeward un through the scented shadows with a whisper of falling in hodg from darkened copses the mans feet are tired with a healthy weariness the creel strap cuts deep into his shoulder but his heart is light and his soul at peace not one evil idea has entered his mind all day and he has learned much that is trout fishing and do you people with money and leisure bear in mind the fact that if you spare the rod you may spoil yourself |