The Grayling 



Montana ; while as a food-fish It Is also bet- 

 ter, Its flesh being firmer, more flaky, and 

 of greater sweetness of flavor. Likewise 

 one can relish the grayling for many con- 

 secutive meals without the palate becoming 

 cloyed, as In the case of the more oily trout. 

 It never has a muddy or weedy taste. 



In England there Is a prevalent opinion 

 that the grayling has a tender mouth and 

 must be handled very gingerly when 

 hooked; there Is no truth In this notion, 

 however, as Its mouth Is as tough as that of 

 the trout; but as smaller hooks are em- 

 ployed In grayling fishing they are more apt 

 to break out under a strain. For this rea- 

 son the angler should not attempt to 

 " strike " at a rising fish, but allow It to 

 hook Itself, which all game-fishes will do 

 nine times out of ten. The only object In 

 striking Is to set the hook more firmly. 



Grayling fishing Is fair during summer. Grayling 

 but Is at its best In autumn; and where the ^^ ^"^ 

 streams are open It Is quite good In winter. 

 Mr. Dugmore, who made the admirable 

 photograph Illustrating this article, did his 

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