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display of this kind. There are two or three “ green- 
horns” in the art on the opposite bank, cutting and 
carving the pool into as many lines as intersect a 
Highland plaid ; but the fish eschew their labour as 
officious, ill-timed, and out of place. They make no 
sign whatever of acquiescence in the polite attentions 
of their juvenile friends, who ply their task with a 
diligence worthy of a better reception. Neither do 
these capricious epicures, when embarked in long 
rans to some favourite haunts, seem much inclined to 
turn aside from their purpose, and indulge in the 
luxury of flies. 
In the Dee there are many such special resorts of 
salmon, as have been alluded to, from a mile or two 
below Llangollen to Corwen, and all as well known 
to the habitués of the river as the contents of their 
own fly-books. In the pools between the places just 
named, most of the salmon taken by the fly-angler in 
the upper Dee are caught. One or two fish are con- 
sidered a successful day’s sport; and, all things con- 
sidered, should satisfy the expectations of the angler 
acquainted with the economic arrangements of the 
lower portions of the stream. Such occasional suc- 
cess attracts a considerable number of competitors for 
such prizes as the river affords ; and serves to retain 
the name of the Dee in the catalogue of salmon- 
fisheries. Anglers of more sanguine, or I should 
rather say sanguinary, temperaments, content only 
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