But pleasure I have found both in the _search_ and _conference_ about what is here offered to thy view and censure; I wish thee as much in the perusal of it, and so might here take my leave; but I will stay thee a little longer by telling thee, that whereas it is said by many, that in _Fly-fishing_ for a _Trout_, the Angler must observe his twelve _Flyes_ for every Month; I say, if he observe that, he shall be as certain to catch fish, as they that make Hay by the fair dayes in Almanacks, and be no surer: for doubtless, three or four _Flyes_ rightly made, do serve for a _Trout_ all _Summer_, and for _Winter-flies_, all _Anglers_ know, they are as useful as an _Almanack_ out of date.
Of these (because no man is born an _Artist_ nor an _Angler_) I thought fit to give thee this notice. I might say more, but it is not fit for this place; but if this Discourse which follows shall come to a second impression, which is possible, for slight books have been in this Age observed to have that fortune; I shall then for thy sake be glad to correct what is faulty, or by a conference with any to explain or enlarge what is defective: but for this time I have neither a willingness nor leasure to say more, then wish thee a rainy evening to read this book in, and that the east wind may never blow when thou goest a fishing. Farewel.
Because in this Discourse of _Fish_ and _Fishing_ I have not observed a method, which (though the Discourse be not long) may be some inconvenience to the Reader, I have therefore for his easier finding out some particular things which are spoken of, made this following Table.
_The first Chapter is spent in a_ vindication _or_ commendation _of the Art of Angling_.
_In the second are some observations of the nature of the_ Otter, _and also some observations of the_ Chub _or_ Cheven, _with directions how and with what baits to fish for him_.
In chapt. 3. _are some observations of_ Trouts, _both of their nature, their kinds, and their breeding_.
In chap. 4. _are some direction concerning baits for the_ Trout, _with advise how to make the_ Fly, _and keep the live baits_.
In chap. 5. _are some direction how to fish for the_ Trout _by night; and a question, Whether fish bear? and lastly, some direction how to fish for the_ Umber _or_ Greyling.