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Loch Awe for the large trout that inhabit that sheet of water. 

 The change of scene is of itself a delight, no matter what river 

 the visitor may choose. At .the same time the physical exertion 

 undergone by the angler flushes his cheek with the hue of health, 



ANGLERS FISHES. 



I. Great lake trout {Salmp /erox). m. Salmofano. 



3. Trout. 



and imparts to his frame a strength and elasticity known only 

 to such as are familiar with country scenes and pure air. May 

 and the Mayfly are held to inaugurate the angler's year j for 

 although a few of the keenest sportsmen keep on angling all the 

 year round, most of them lay down their rod about the end 

 of October, and do not think of again resuming it tUl they can 

 smeU the sweet fragrance of the advancing summer. Although 

 few of our busy men of law or commerce are able to forestall 

 the regular holiday period of August and September, yet a few 

 do manage a run to the country at the charming time of May, 

 when the days are not too hot for enjoyment nor too' short for 

 country industry. In' August and September the landscape is 

 preparing for the sleep of winter, whilst in May it is being 



