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trout, and by thousands of smaller and diverse 

 species. The trout-fisher, therefore, whether he 

 fly-fishes or spins, will find most abundant and 

 varied sport in the mountain waters of this alpine 

 region of North Britain. 



The Allapool. — This beautiful little stream 

 is justly considered a good angling one. The 

 late lamented John Hay M'Kenzie, laird of 

 Cromartie, who was one of the best salmon- 

 fishers and deer-stalkers in the north, used to 

 enjoy excellent sport in this river, which was his 

 o^vn, and whose local name is " Cromartie's 

 river." Bright flies suit it best, similar to those 

 recommended for the Shin. 



The Dionard. — This river, which runs into 

 the Kyle of Durness, is a small but good one, at 

 least for sea-trout and grilse. It should be fished 

 in June and July, at about three miles from its 

 mouth when it is full, immediately after a heavy 

 fall of rain. The best fly for it is one with body 

 half blue, half yellow mohair or floss silk, the 

 yellow next the wings, which are to be of mottled 

 teal's feather divided. A black red hackle is to 

 be wound over the whole length of the body. 

 Hook, No. 8. 



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