The Salmon 



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particularly those that were kelts eighteen months previous to 

 July. 



A far greater number of fish return after spawning than is gener- 

 ally supposed ; and our netting operations confirm this statement. 

 When the netting ceases on the 2Oth of August we invariably come 

 across the greatest number, and if the nets were to continue for lour 

 weeks longer we would meet with a much greater percentage. 



FIG. 109. 35 Ibs. 2Oth August 1910. 



Fig. 1 06 is a scale showing sixteen rings added since descending 

 as a kelt the previous spring. 



Fig. 107 is a scale showing fifteen rings added since descending 

 as a kelt the previous spring. 



The fish, Fig. 108, has added sixteen rings to its scale since pro- 

 ceeding to the sea as a kelt the previous spring, and remained there 

 throughout one year. The lines round the kelt mark have a peculiarly 

 twisted appearance. 



The fish, Fig. 109, has added twenty-seven rings to its scale 



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