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Monte Carlo, asserts he once shot no less than 1200 with 

 his own gun during a season. This shooting is preserved, and 

 there is but little chance for a stranger to hire it. 



Some years ago the shooting on the river was worthy of 

 consideration, especially in the early part of August, but now 

 the birds seem to be aware of the fact that any part of the 

 river is dangerous ground, and they rarely give a chance to 

 the shooter. Large bags of moorhen, with a few snipe and 

 duck thrown in, might then have been obtained by hunting 

 the rands with a good dog, but now " the game is not worth 

 the candle." 



The fishing, on the other hand, is very good, and in the 

 autumn large catches of pike are made by spinning in the 

 river, taking advantage of favourable winds and tides. By 

 way of example, two gentlemen landed no less than sixty- 

 three fish in one day, most of which, however, they returned 

 to the water on account of their diminutive size. 



At Buckenham boats may be obtained at the inn for a 

 shilling a day and upwards; this is within easy rowing 

 distance of Rockland Broad, whilst there are several good 

 swims in the immediate neighbourhood. The inn is about 

 half a mile from Buckenham railway station on the line 

 from Lowestoft and from Yarmouth to Norwich, and the 

 accommodation is all an angler can desire. The best place 

 for roach will be found near the entrance to a running sluice 

 or mill stream, but it is advisable to take a boatman who 

 can and who will point out the swims, and by his local 

 knowledge and anecdote he will amply compensate the small 

 additional outlay which his presence entails. 



Brundall is another celebrated angler's resort, and 

 any amount of boats, of all sizes and description, may be 

 hired here, but the best fishing-boats are to be obtained at 

 Coldham Hall. At Brundall the Yare Hotel, adjoining 

 the station, offers fair accommodation. Several boat-builders 

 have their headquarters at Brundall, as it is one of the 

 favourite yachting centres, and many racing craft are 

 built here. 



