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largest weighed sixteen pounds and three 

 quarters, and measured two feet nine inches 

 in length. It is true the gut of which the 

 line was composed was choice, but it was sin- 

 gle, and not of that description which from 

 its extreme thickness is called Salmon gut. 

 The time occupied in playing this fish was 

 about an hour and three quarters ; and never 

 did a General derive greater satisfaction 

 from a victory than was felt on that 

 occasion. 



If the multiplying reel be reprehensible 

 in Trout fishing, it is absolutely useless 

 where Salmon is the object, as the exertions 

 and activity of this fish will try the strength 

 of the tackle in all its points. When hook- 

 ed, the Salmon generally darts with violence 

 up the stream, and with extreme velocity : 

 at this time it is not advisable to let much of 

 the reel line out, but if possible, by forcing 

 the rod well back, to keep with the fish by 



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