1L4 LONDON ANGLER'S BOOK, 



the mill stream are many swims of a good character, 

 and good whipping and dipping in the summer; at the 

 top of this stream is the famous Barbel swim.* Above 

 this water is Austin George's mill, about which there 

 is very good angling, at the mill tail, running into the 

 Barge river, and the stream diverging from the Barge 

 river to supply this mill ; along this part, which is 

 deep and broad, there is good fish and excellent Chub 

 and Roach ; this part is convenient for whipping from 

 the towing path, when the wind is at your back. All 

 along the old river toChingford there is excellent cover 

 for Jack, and the bottom fisher will likewise find some 

 excellent holes for Chub, Roach, &c. From the 

 extremity of this water, which is about 200 yards 

 above Chingford bridge, to within one meadow of 

 what is called the King's Head pool, is rented by Mr. 

 Thomas, a gentleman always willing to oblige his 

 friends with a day's angling. 



From this, past the Silk Mills, towards the Armory 

 Works, is what is called the Crooks, from its being 

 such a crooked place, which is in the possession of 

 Government : this water turns, twists, and winds in a 

 manner different to any other part of the Lea, and 



* It is often necessary, to secure this swim for a day's fishing, to go down 

 over night, and sit by your basket till day light ; this has been done as early 

 as 11 o'Clock at night, and the fortunate occupiers are obliged to witness the 

 disappointment of their fellow fishermen, as this spot cannot be fished by 

 more than two, unless from the opposite side, and then only with a very 

 long rod. 



