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rich in quality. It runs by Farnham, Godalm- 

 ing, and Guildford, and falls into the Thames 

 at Weybridge. I have found small flies, with 

 light-coloured wings, good for this stream. It 

 has a reputation for fine carp. 



The Wandle is a beautiful and remarkably 

 limpid river. It rises about five miles beyond 

 Carshalton, which is twelve miles from London, 

 and flows into the Thames at "Wands worth. 

 The river is nearly all engrossed with private 

 preserves, but many of the proprietors will give 

 a day's fly-fishing, upon making an application. 

 No other mode of angling is permitted. Car- 

 shalton is considered the best station on the 

 river. 



Nothing but small flies, and very fine gut, 

 will answer for this stream. Should there be a 

 good curl, larger flies and stronger tackle may 

 be used. In general, however, a fine masterly 

 method of throwing the line is indispensable in 

 this very clear and sparkling water. The 

 largest trout I have ever seen in the Wandle, 

 was three pounds and three quarters. 



The river Cray has a good many fine trout 

 in it, and of very rich flavour. It takes its 

 rise near St. Mary's Cray, and enters the 

 Thames between Woolwich and Dartford. 



The Mole contains but few trout, but they 



