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This fish differs in shape from a Salmon in 

 not having a forked tail ; its head is shorter, 

 and its body adorned with a variety of spots, 

 the flesh is not so red, and the taste more 

 strong and rank. 



About the beginning of May they enter 

 the rivers ; where they delight in deep holes, 

 and commonly shelter themselves under the 

 roots of trees, generally choosing that side 

 next the stream, the more readily to catch 

 their food. They will rise keen at the ar- 

 tificial fly, like a Salmon ; but the best baits 

 for them are well-scoured brandlings, espe- 

 cially those that breed in a farmer's yard. 

 You may angle for them any time in the 

 morning, and in the afternoon from four till 

 night ; they are in season all the summer : 

 when you try to catch them, remember you 

 keep out of sight, let your line fall into the 

 stream, without any lead, except one single 

 shot, and then it will be carried gradually 

 into the hole. When you have a bite, you 



