Methods
Much depends on the angler. If he rushes along making a fitful cast here and there in what he believes to be likely spots and tries to fish the whole river in half a day he may catch fish; usually he doesn't. But look out for the " old hand " who casts with deliberation and takes his time — he always gets more fishing and nearly always more fish than the " hustler " type of angler.
In casting for bass the experienced angler regulates the length of his cast according to prevailing conditions. On a darkish day or when there is a good riffle on the water thirty feet or so is enough line but on bright, still days or in very clear water forty or fifty or even sixty feet will get the most rises. In any event
