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Morpeth direct to Stanton Mill, a distance of 

 six miles, and fish down the stream. The 

 traveller will here pass through the most 

 romantic and picturesque sections of this in- 

 teresting spot. 



In the still parts of the stream most excellent 

 shade-fishing will be found. In the hottest and 

 clearest days of summer, a dish of fine trout 

 may be obtained, with the small red worm and 

 a short rod and line. 



The most successful flies for the south river 

 are the red and black body, with grey, wood- 

 cock, or turkey wing. They should be two 

 sizes larger than those used in the north stream. 



The best part of the Wansbeck is that situated 

 below the town of Morpeth ; it is, however, 

 covered with wood nearly throughout its whole 

 course to the ocean. There are fine large trout 

 in it, and of the finest quality: a dozen or 

 eighteen fish make a dish of a very imposing 

 appearance. The angler should avail himself 

 of the pieces of still water where there is a 

 curl upon them ; for here all the fine, large, and 

 rich fish are to be found. 



Minnow-fishing has, of late years, been very 

 successfully followed in the Wansbeck. Some 

 beautiful fish are caught every season with this 

 bait by C. Shaftoe, Esq., an enthusiastic and 



