FISHING FOR SALMON 301 



himself liable to an action in law, by the owners of the fishing 

 rights of the opposite bank. In many streams, however, 

 an amicable arrangement is arrived at which obviates any 

 difficulty on this point, but it is advisable to find out 

 whether such an arrangement as this can be relied on for 

 renting a trout or salmon water. It follows from this, that 

 if possible, not only should a chart of the fishing water 

 be carefully considered, but that a visit to the river should be 

 made before any agreement is signed. 



