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pouching, they being extremely greedy ; but, like all 

 short-iawed fishes, possessing the greatest promptness in 

 ejecting whatever gives uneasiness to their stomachs. 



They may sometimes be seen labouring thus to disgorge 

 your bait, when the hook has penetrated into the maw. 

 This consideration should cause the angler to strike in 

 time. 



The flesh of the ivhitling is of a light rose, or some- 

 thing approaching to a reddish cream colour j peculiarly 

 firm, but not so fat as that of the common trout > it flakes 

 like that of the salmon, and requires rich sauce. 



Of the Black Trout. 



This fish is little known in the South of Britain ; in- 

 deed, it is chiefly to be found in the large lochs (or lakes) 

 in the northern parts of Scotland j and I have heard, that 

 some of the waters in Ireland abound therewith. 



The Hack trout is remarkably handsome, its back 

 being of a deep tawny hue, its sides partaking somewhat 

 of the same cast, but brightened by a rich yellowish tint, 

 that relieves its appearance considerably. The spots are 

 of a crimson, and of a deep gold colour; and the lateral 

 line, as well as the head, bear some dots of a smaller 

 size, but at least equally rich. 



The tail and fins are yellowish red, and, when in sea- 

 son, somewhat speckled. In the water, this fish is beau* 

 tiful : its very short head, broad tail, large fins, and great, 

 depth, give it a certain resemblance to the carp. 



Black trouts are in season, and indeed in most circum* 

 stances correspond, with the common trout: they are, 

 however, more powerful, and greater stragglers, render- 

 ing it indispensably necessary to use them very gently. ? 



