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who takes great interest in the propagation and breed- 
ing of salmon. This gentleman resides in or near to 
the town, and will, I am told, give permission to fish. 
A small payment will, however, probably have to be 
made. It is a very rapid stream, and the fishing is 
principally from boats. It is, moreover, somewhat 
later than the Topdal Ely. Large dull-coloured flies, 
with a little tinsel, are recommended. 
The Soene Env is a small river, but is, perhaps, 
worth trying. 
The Manpats Ey, running out by Mandal, was 
formerly a very celebrated salmon river; but bag-nets, 
poaching, &c., have considerably deteriorated it. It 
might however, with good management, be still made 
one of the best in the south of Norway. Some fair 
fishing may still be had on it. The principal fosses 
are Kjole Foss, Aase, Noddings, and Skjerveland. 
Quarters and fishing may perhaps be had at the pro- 
perties Holme, Osteboe, Skinsnees, Langelund, Moe, 
and Hesaae. Mr. Lloyd recommends B or B B hooks, 
fur bodies, with mixed wings. In many parts a boat 
is not requisite. It may be fished up to Nes Vand, 
a little above Lovland, where there is a good station. 
About seven miles from Mandal to the west is 
Unpats Eny. Salmon go up in it to the upper Oidne 
Lake. It is an early river, and abounds with fish. 
Quarters and fishing may probably. be had at Vigeland, 
