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In fact, the river is over-populated and probably over-fished. But we could hardly find it in our hearts to regret this, for it made the upward trip a very sociable one. An angler, like an Arab, regards hospitality as a religious duty. There seems to be something in the craft which inclines the heart to kindness and good-fellowship.

This river's not what it used to be by a good deal. Over-fished and poached, and not looked after, I'll swear." Thus, in ignorance, the sportsman uttered words of all most like to set Will Blanchard's temper loose a task sufficiently easy at the best of times. "What the hell d' you knaw 'bout the river?" he flamed out.

The blase trout demand something new, something modern. It is for this reason, I suppose, that an altogether original fly, unheard of, startling, will often do great execution in an over-fished pool. Certain it is that the art of angling, in settled regions, is growing more dainty and difficult.

That is the first note of this message, we are the fellows to do it. Ambition in Service. The second step in this ringing call to service is this: ambition in service. "Launch out into the deep." The shore waters are largely over-fished. Out in the deeps are fish that have never had smell or sight of bait or net.