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although the part that was punched out of the 

 gill cover was filled up, still the covering was so 

 thin that when the gill cover was held up to the 

 light and looked through, the mark was quite 

 visible. The dead fin had been cut off, and it 

 was this mark that drew the attention of the 

 fishermen, for the punched out mark of the gill 

 cover could only be detected after careful inspec- 

 tion, which rendered this mark almost useless. 

 This was to be regretted, as it was the mark 

 easiest put on the fish and that injured it least. 

 Although the mended covering of the punched 

 out hole was of a lighter colour, still the difference 

 was not sufficient to attract the eye of the fisher- 

 men, and from this reason it was a failure, as few 

 could be expected to be reported having this 

 mark. This fish weighed 3 J Ibs., and was sent to 

 Sir William Jardine, who wished the first fish 

 sent to him having any of the marks. It was 

 generally thought at the time that the gill mark 

 would not close up, but future experimenting 

 proved that this was not the case. Lunan Bay is 

 said to be the place where the river Tay entered 

 the sea before the historical period the chain of 

 lochs through Strathmore almost placing this 

 beyond a doubt; for were the rocks which cross 



