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bank fishing, it will assist you greatly in dis- 

 covering a good swim, by observing where 

 other Anglers have stood, the grass being worn 

 off. 



HAMPTON is only thirteen miles from Lon- 

 don, is most pleasantly situated, commanding 

 several beautiful views and much resorted to by 

 Anglers. The water abounds with fish, and the 

 Angler will meet with every accommodation at 

 the Bell. Hampton Deeps are famed for large 

 Barbel ; fine Trout are also taken there. A 

 short distance from the town there are some 

 fine swims which can be fished from the 

 banks. 



THAMES DITTON is another favourite 

 place with Anglers, it is thought by some to 

 be as good ' a place for Angling as is to be met 



