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which run into the German Ocean, I believe all the 

 rivers containing graylings lie in the West of England, 

 and in Wales : besides, they are never found but where 

 salmo7i abound. 



Of the ifream. 



As this fish is found in but few waters comparatively^ 

 it rarely becomes the object of the angler's attention, 

 usually being an unexpected visitor, and not always a 

 welcome one j for though it presses hard for a few se- 

 conds, it soon throws up, and lays on its side. 



It is a species of the carp, though but little resembling 

 it, except about the mouth, and in the form of the body. 

 Not being very palatable, but flabby, and full of bones, 

 few persons care to have it dressed when caught. Its roe 

 is, however, rich and large. 



It frequents quiet deep waters, where there is a sandy 

 bottom 5 and about Midsummer retires among the thick- 

 est patches of weed to spawn, remaining very poor for 

 near two months. At such times they scarcely ever touch 

 a bait, though they will rise, and throw themselves out 

 cf the water in the evenings. 



Their first effort being extremely forcible, your tackle 

 must be rather strong, on a hook about No. 6. Your 

 bait, a gentle, or a very small Hood-worm, or a bit of 

 salmon's roe, or its substitute. 



Breams take a natural fly, especially the llue-lottle, 

 and the large grey stone-fly, or the gad. You should 

 angle for this fish much in the same manner as for roach; 

 both early in the morning, and in the cool of the even- 

 ing : they take well in some places all the year round, 

 observing in cold weather to choose the middle of the day. 



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