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London, there are in this water, Jack, Perch, Barbel, 

 and most fresh water fish. Beresford the proprietor 

 is a civil quiet man and a sportsman, and his water 

 being so near town can be reached in a short time ; 

 there is some excellent fishing here in the seasons ; he 

 has a large family and deserves encouragement. 

 Lockers are kept here as at the Horse and Groom, 

 with rakes for Gudgeon fishing, which is much prac- 

 tised in this water, and with great success. 



The amount of the annual subscription is 10s. 6d. 

 and the Angler paying this will be shown the water 

 by Beresford or his lads, you may likewise be accom- 

 modated with a day's angling by paying Is. 



Next, above is the Horse and Groom water, for- 

 merly Sparrey's, now Snowden's, this water, from 

 its being also near London is much frequented, it is 

 a most excellent water, and contains every variety 

 of fresh water fish, many Jack are taken yearly, and 

 also fine Carp from the swim called Clark's ditch, 

 Salmon were formerly taken here, when coming up 

 from the Thames to spawn, but latterly, owing to 

 the numerous obstructions they cannot get up but 

 with great difficulty, however, I understand many 

 have been seen here, as also at the beforemen- 

 tioned water. Is there any Angler who has never 

 heard of Lea bridge ? I should think not, in London 

 at all events, for among the subscribers to this water, 

 may be reckoned some of the oldest and best fishers 

 of the day. The subscribers here are numerous 

 besides, day tickets may be obtained to bottom fish 



