134 Angling Travels in Norway. 



letting and sub-letting of Norwegian rivers, and to describe 

 a few of the difficulties which beset the paths of lessor 

 and lessee. 



It goes without saying that it is easier to ascertain 

 particulars of a fishing at home than of one abroad, for 

 the values of British angling rivers are almost public 

 property, whereas those of Scandinavian fisheries are but 

 known to the sportsmen who for some years past have 

 been in the habit of visiting the country, and many of 

 these, for obvious reasons, prefer to exercise a discreet 

 silence. 



The number of rivers which in an average year afford 

 good or fair sport is comparatively small, and they are 

 mostly leased to British anglers, who find small difficulty 

 in sub-letting them to members of their acquaintance 

 when so disposed ; and these may obtain information 

 as to the prospects of sport ; but, fortunately for the 

 general angling public, there are rivers to let every year ; 

 but I think that, when dealing with strangers, an angler 

 might avail himself of the assistance of the sporting 

 journals more frequently than appears to be the case, as 

 I think an inquiry would generally be followed by valuable 

 information. In taking a river there are many points to 

 consider : — 



The rent you wish to pay. 



The length of water and number of pools required. 



