TWO RED LETTER SALMON 125 



realise what was at the end of the line. It kept quietly 

 down, and moved in steam-roller measure up-stream, 

 never taking out more than a yard of line at a time, 

 which, under the good management of the boat, fifteen 

 yards or so in rear of the fish, was always recovered 

 with ease. So the salmon advanced, yard by yard, up 

 to the more streamy cast of the Craig. Mr. Gilbey 

 landed in due course here on the high bank, and then 

 for the first time caught sight of the broad-sided fellow, 

 which the taciturn attendant netted without a mis- 

 take. The fish was pronounced by all who saw it to 

 be as beautifully modelled and bright a kipper as 

 autumn ever produced. Such a fish deserved to be 

 caught, recorded, photographed, and cast, and all this 

 was duly done. The plaster cast was a triumphant 

 success, and you seem to see the fish itself in form 

 and colour upon the wall which it honours and adorns. 



