28 BOTTOM-FISHING. 



August to December is the most likely time for 

 securing heavy Roach in the Thames. 



THE LEA. 



WARE, twenty-one miles from London, -is 

 situated close to the Lea, and the waters abound 

 with fine Trout, Jack, Perch, Eels, &c. 



Ware is about a mile distant from Hertford, 

 and is frequented by Anglers who kill many 

 fine Trout, Pike, Chubb, Perch, Roach, &c. 

 This part of the River Lea is free. 



RYE-HOUSE WATER is the next, and 

 belongs to the King's Arms Inn. Here the 

 Angler will meet with good sport, the distance 

 (eighteen miles) keeping it more select than 

 other waters near town. The whole of this 



