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are numerous, but small and generally killed with min- 

 now or worm after a flood. 



There are no Grayling above Aysgarth, nor Salmon 

 Fry or Smelts, as the Salmon never succeed in scaling 

 this natural barrier : here the Grayling commence, and 

 although they are not numerous at this point, they 

 gradually increase in number as you descend the river. 

 About Bolton, there is good fly-fishing for three or four 

 miles as far as Wensley. The river here is preserved by 

 Lord Bolton. From this point, the deeps are numerous 

 and long, and continue so for some miles ; in fact some 

 distance below Jerveaux Abbey. About a mile and a 

 half above Clifton, the streams again commence and 

 continue without serious intermission until you approach 

 Masham. The Clifton streams are the admiration of 

 all fishermen ; here Trout and Grayling abound in con- 

 siderable numbers, and attain a good size. A polite 

 note sent to the liberal owner, will generally ensure a 

 day's fly-fishing. I consider Masham one of the best 

 stations on the line ; you will find good accommodation, 

 and leave may be generally obtained either from O. V. 

 Harcourt, Esq., of Swinton Park, or John D'Arcy 

 Hutton, Esq., of Aldborough ; both gentlemen being 

 extremely liberal in granting leave for a day or two. 

 The fishing at Aldborough is thought by many Anglers 

 to be equal to that of Clifton ; and as it is now strictly 

 preserved, I have no doubt it is so. In Hackfall, the 

 river is everything the Angler can desire. From this 

 point to Tanfield, it is in good order for Fly-fishing ; 

 and leave can be obtained by taking up your quarters at 

 the Brace's Arms Inn, Tanfield ; the landlord having the 

 power of supplying you with a ticket ; or by dropping a 



