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who takes great interest in the propagation and breed- 

 ing of salmon. This gentleman resides in or near to 

 the tewn, and will, I am told, give permission to fish. 

 A small payment will, however, probably have to be 

 made. It is a very rapid stream, and the fishing is 

 principally from boats. It is, moreover, somewhat 

 later than the Topdal Elv. Large dull-coloured flies, 

 with a little tinsel, are recommended. 



The SOGNE ELV is a small river, but is, perhaps, 

 worth trying. 



The MANDALS ELV, running out by Mandal, was 

 formerly a very celebrated salmon river ; but bag-nets, 

 poaching, &c., have considerably deteriorated it. It 

 might however, with good management, be still made 

 one of the best in the south of Norway. Some fair 

 fishing may still be had on it. The principal fosses 

 are Kjole Foss, Aase, Noddings, and Skjasrveland. 

 Quarters and fishing may perhaps be had at the pro- 

 perties Holme, Osteboe, Skinsnaes, Langelund, Moe, 

 and Hesaae. Mr. Lloyd recommends B or B B hooks, 

 fur bodies, with mixed wings. In many parts a boat 

 is not requisite. It may be fished up to Naes Vand, 

 a little above Lovland, where there is a good station. 



About seven miles from Mandal to the west is 

 UNDALS ELV. Salmon go up in it to the upper Oidne 

 Lake. It is an early river, and abounds with fish. 

 Quarters and fishing may probably be had at Vigeland, 



