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pling streams, where there is neither bush, nor tree, 

 nor obstacle of any kind to impede the rod-fisher's 

 movements in the prosecution of his art. The trout 

 are, even in these higher branches of the river, much 

 larger than could be anticipated in such localities. 

 Indeed, there have some been caught of gigantic 

 size ; one burn trout of ten, and another of seven 

 pounds, come within the range of our own knowledge, 

 within the last three years, as having been taken out 

 of these comparatively small and limpid streams. 

 It may be here observed, that the trout of the Clyde 

 generally are much larger, and of much richer fla- 

 vour, than those commonly caught in the Tweed. 

 There are some of the tributaries of the latter river 

 which abound with larger and finer tasted trout 

 than even those of the Clyde ; but what are to be 

 had in the main channel of the Tweed are neither so 

 large nor so highly flavoured as those found in all 

 the sections of the Clyde. Both rivers differ consi- 

 derably in their leading features, and both fish, and 

 the art of fishing, are modified accordingly. 



There is a beautiful succession of fishing streams 

 between Elvanfoot and Abington. In the latter 

 village, situated a few hundreds of yards from the 

 banks of the river, there is a good Inn for general 

 accommodation, and where many anglers during the 

 season make their head quarters. The fare is good, 

 and charges moderate ; and the landlord is always 

 provided with a couple of good fishing-rods, and a 

 stock of lines and flies, which are at his guests' ser- 

 vice in case of need. The Glenooner Water enters 



