only five miles from Ballyshannon, the fish seldom go up 

 the wrong stream, and only now and then a Bundrose fish 

 is caught in the Erne weirs. 



What a number of pleasant recollections I have 

 before me now of the sport I have had, and the kindness 

 shown to me by the natives ; which have made my visits to 

 Ireland prove some of the brightest experiences in my 

 angling career. In my estimation, Ireland is one of the 

 finest fishing stations in the known world as regards 

 salmon and both white and brown trout. It is superior to 

 Scotland, North or South Wales ; and I would recommend 

 the young angler who has gained his knowledge of the 

 rod and line on our delicate streams, and wishes for 

 further experience, to visit Ireland for salmon, white trout, 

 or general fishing. Thirty years ago the angler had to 

 rough it considerably. I have often slept in what we 

 should call a hut, to be in readiness for the next day's 

 sport. But of late years Ireland has been so frequented 

 by anglers, that better accommodation is now provided, 

 which of course makes fishing more expensive than 

 formerly. Before saying adieu to dear old Ireland, I must 

 say a few words in its favour. Treat an Irishman with kind- 

 ness, and you may place every confidence in him, and he 

 will do his utmost to serve you. The Irish lack the 

 industry and energy of the English, I admit ; but I 

 attribute this, in a great measure, to their being so priest- 

 ridden. I have always found them a generous and 

 warmhearted people, but I think it a pity they do not 

 cultivate their land more extensively, for nature has most 

 liberally bestowed her gifts on their soil. 



