4 MAKING A FISHERY. 



water, are to be let. If the right extends over 

 both sides of the water for a distance of say 

 two miles, both banks are measured, and it is 

 called four miles of water. Then it may be 

 remarked that, unless the exclusive right over 

 both banks is definitely offered, it may be in- 

 ferred that the proprietor has no good title to 

 more than one side of the river, and if it is in 

 contemplation to improve the fishing by stock- 

 ing, killing down coarse fish, or in other ways, 

 no sane man would care to take a lease under 

 these conditions. As to the length of the 

 fishery, there is another trick which is often 

 played on the unwary : the great number of 

 miles supposed to be covered by the lease is 

 justified by measuring both banks of every 

 tributary, carrier, and ditch intersecting the 

 water meadows on the property. A little 

 scrutiny will often lay bare the fact that a great 

 proportion of these are positively dry during a 

 considerable part of the fishing season, 

 if previously Having determined the extent of the fishing, 



it is well to ascertain if it has been previously 

 let, and, if so, what sport was enjoyed. An 

 interview or interchange of a couple of letters 

 on the subject with the former tenant is 

 advisable, and, if possible, his reason for giving 

 up the water should be ascertained. Informa- 

 tion on this point derived from the proprietor 



let. 



