TROUT FLY-FISHING IN AMERICA 



The Tahoe Trout, here called a species, undoubtedly 

 belongs to the Cutthroat series, but on account of its 

 marked characteristics has been separately classified. 



The Golden Trout belongs to the Rainbow series, but 

 it also has been separately classified because of its marked 

 and peculiar characteristics. 



The Sunapee Trout, because it best represents the 

 species alpinus of all charr-trout found in this country, 

 is classified as a separate species. 



A marked characteristic of the SALMONIDAE 

 family is the presence of the Adipose Fin and some of the 

 characteristics of the Charr and Trout are as follows : 



Body somewhat oblong or elongated. 



Body covered with small scales having a circular form vary- 

 ing in size with the different species and sub-species. 



Those having the largest mouth usually having the largest and 

 strongest teeth. 



The Dorsal Fin is of moderate length, placed about midway of 

 the body on the back. 



The Caudal Fin or Tail is forked in most species, but in some 

 it is truncated or square. 



The Anal Fin is moderately long. 



The Ventral Fins are almost median in position. 



The Pectoral Fins are inserted quite low on the sides near the 

 gill cover. 



The Lateral Line is present and well defined. 



The Outline of the belly is rounded and the Vertebrae are in 

 large number, generally about sixty. 



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