g6 Angling Travels in Norway. 



frequently selected as abiding places by the Salmo fario 

 of large dimensions. * 



In these situations he can obtain an unlimited supply 

 of solid food, of which his proportions and condition give 

 evidence ; he grows and thickens in much the same style 

 as the Thames trout, and much resembles this fish in 



Upper. M \ ffW \.\ U Lower. 



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JAWS, TOKOCE, AND GILL-COVEB. 



appearance and in wariness. These large trout, however, 

 appear to require a change of diet, and towards the end 

 of June, or at the beginning of July, will drop down into 

 the main stream to a distance of fifty to one hundred 

 yards in order to partake of winged food, which is more ^ 



abundantly brought within their reach by the l)reeze and .ft * 



stream of the river. * \ 



While thus engaged they take up positions below 



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