unfrequently 

 a pertinacity 



small fish, or shrimp is the usual bait ; but 

 in July and August they are partial to the 

 fly. 



Particular stones are n< 

 haunted by Salmon with 

 which is remarkable. 



Salmon begin to run up Northern rivers 

 in April, and stay until the latter end of 

 July, when they return to the sea. It is 

 while thus running that they are taken by 

 anglers and fishermen. They deposit 

 their spawn at the extreme point they 

 reach on the river. 



The general proportion of Salmon upon 

 the spawning beds is three males to one 

 female. These males fight with one an- 

 other, and whether in consequence of the 

 wounds received in these encounters or 

 other causes, the greater number of dead 

 fish found are males. 



Having selected a pool or run in which 

 he knows that there are plenty of Salmon, 

 the angler generally remains at the same 

 place, shifting his ground a few paces at a 

 time T higher or lower. The usual symp- 



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