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. 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.