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most fanciful appearance, close to a bay of the 

 sea, or what is called " Kenmare Kiver," the 

 salt water of which is as clear as crystal. 



The flies used on this prolific little river are 

 brown bodies, three ribs of gold tinsel, black 

 hackles, and grouse and mallard wings ; but I 

 would strongly advise the angler to have some 

 of the small flies made smaller still for this 

 river, than in the plates of flies. A very small 

 blue jay, a silver grey or "hedgehog fly," with 

 a small black one ribbed with silver, are all 

 good for this stream. 



The angler returns to old Killamey, and 

 takes rail for Limerick, from thence by steam 

 to Athlone, on the " Great Western;" there are 

 fine Trout and Salmon here in summer. Go 

 on from here to Gal way, and fly fish Lough 

 Carib (the river, I believe, is now broken up to 

 facilitate the navigation between the bay and 

 this grand expanse of fresh water). There are 

 very large Trout to be met with in the Lough, 

 and every accommodation respecting fishermen 

 and boats at the town. The angler will find it 

 very pleasant for a day or two's fish in the lake, 

 with a ripple on the water and a grey cloud 

 above. 



