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period at which one can begin fishing. I had thought 
July to be the earliest time, but have been told by a 
friend of mine, who has had much experience in the 
northern rivers, that he is of opinion that the best 
fishing may be had in the Namsen before July. “From 
my experience of the northern rivers,” he writes me 
word, ‘I should say that in most of them the 
season begins about the middle of June, and fish may 
often be killed still earlier ; and although you do not get 
nearly so many fish as in July, yet their average size is © 
much greater. I have noticed also that the fish are 
usually better hooked in the earlier part of the season, 
and that the proportion of lost fish gradually increases 
as it advances. Another advantage of June fishing is 
that you are not troubled with grilse.” 
It is extremely difficuit to say how much of this 
river is actually leased. It may be taken up from 
Fiskum Foss as far as Grongs Prestegaard ; but I much 
doubt whether pastor Rambeck, who owns part of the 
best fishing near Fiskum Foss, has let his right away. 
All the way down to Vie the river abounds with 
magnificent pools, and as the road runs by it, informa- 
tion can be readily gleaned at the different stations. 
(For further remarks the reader is referred to Murray's 
‘ Handbook,’ p. 206.) 
It is necessary to have experienced boatmen on this 
river, to insure sport, two for each boat. These have 
