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.

Iz. Wa.

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.

In chap. 6. _are some observations concerning the_ Salmon, _with direction how to fish for him_.

In chap. 7 _are several observations concerning the_ Luce _or_ Pike, _with some directions how and with what baits to fish for him_.

In chap. 8. _are several observations of the nature and breeding of_ Carps, _with some observations how to angle for them_.

In chap. 9. _are some observations concerning the_ Bream, _the_ Tench, _and_ Pearch, _with some directions with what baits to fish for them_.

In chap. 10. _are several observations of the nature and breeding of_ Eeles, _with advice how to fish for them_.

In chap. 11 _are some observations of the nature and breeding of_ Barbels, _with some advice how, and with what baits to fish for them; as also for the_ Gudgion _and_ Bleak.

In chap. 12. _are general directions how and with what baits to fish for the_ Russe _or_ Pope, _the_ Roch, _the_ Dace, _and other small fish, with directions how to keep_ Ant-flies _and_ Gentles _in winter, with some other observations not unfit to be known of Anglers_.

In chap. 13. _are observations for the colouring of your_ Rod _and_ Hair.

These directions the Reader may take as an ease in his search after some particular Fish, and the baits proper for them; and he will shew himselfe courteous in mending or passing by some errors in the Printer, which are not so many but that they may be pardoned.

The Complete ANGLER.

OR, The contemplative Mans RECREATION.

| PISCATOR | | VIATOR |

_Piscator_. You are wel overtaken Sir; a good morning to you; I have stretch'd my legs up _Totnam Hil_ to overtake you, hoping your businesse may occasion you towards _Ware_, this fine pleasant fresh _May day_ in the Morning.

_Viator_. Sir. I shall almost answer your hopes: for my purpose is to be at _Hodsden_ (three miles short of that Town) I wil not say, before I drink; but before I break my fast: for I have appointed a friend or two to meet me there at the thatcht house, about nine of the clock this morning; and that made me so early up, and indeed, to walk so fast.

_Pisc_. Sir, I know the _thatcht house_ very well: I often make it my resting place, and taste a cup of Ale there, for which liquor that place is very remarkable; and to that house I shall by your favour accompany you, and either abate of my pace, or mend it, to enjoy such a companion as you seem to be, knowing that (as the Italians say) _Good company makes the way seem shorter_.

_Viat_. It may do so Sir, with the help of good discourse, which (me thinks) I may promise from you, that both look and speak so cheerfully.