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two stations above Drivstuen, the road to Throndhjem 
branches off to the left, and follows the course of the 
river to its mouth. It abounds in salmon, sea-trout, 
and brown trout. After heavy rains, however, it is 
scarcely fishable, as it becomes discoloured from the 
marly character of its banks at a particular spot. 
Moreover, the pools are inconveniently distant from 
each other, and there are no opportunities afforded for 
the salmon to congregate in a small space. Salmon 
go up to Gjora, about twenty miles up the river. 
They may, perhaps, get further up, but I am inclined 
to think there can be no fishing above this place, as 
here the river passes through a narrow gorge, and 
becomes, in fact, a torrent. 
The scenery of this valley is very grand, though not 
equal to that of Romsdal or Eridsfjord. 
The fishing by Hoaas is taken up; but I should 
fancy leave can be got to fish higher up stream. This, 
however, can be ascertained at any of the stations on 
the river, 
North of this river are the Topaten Etv, running 
out at Kveernset, and the Svinna Ety; and between 
the former of these and Sundals Fjord isa river running 
into Ulvuna Fjord. They are, I believe, capable of 
showing sport. 
Again further to the north is the SurenpaL Exy, 
a capital salmon river. From Honstad downwards, 
