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2. The catch in relation to that of former years (above or below average) 



was : — 



(a) By fixed engine — Below average. 



(b) By rod and line — Above average. 



3. Sea trout : — 



(a) The number taken was — 346. 



4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 28 lb. 



REPORT FROM THE BALGAY DISTRICT. 



Take of Fish— 



1. The catch of salmon and grilse in relation to that of foriner years was 



below average. 



2. Sea trout : — Near average of former years but of smaller size. 



3. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was about 10 lb. 

 The place of capture was — The River Balgay. 



Protection— 



1. The assessable rental for 1913 was 1 All expenses paid by Mr. C. J. Murray 



2. The assessment levied was J of Lochcaim and the Earl of Lovelace. 



3. The water bailiffs employed are 1 in number with the local gamekeepers. 



4. Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follow : — None this 



year. 



The Spawning Season— 



1 . Fish were first noticed spawning on 14th of October (sea trout). 



2. The greatest number spawned in October and first half of November, 



3. As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past 



spawning season is regarded as very backward — especially with regard 

 to number of salmon in this locality. 



REPORT FROM LOCHY DISTRICT. 



Take of Fish— 



1. The number of salmon and grilse : — 



(a) By rod and line — 602. 

 No netting. 



2. The catch showed an increase of 49 on last year's return. 



3. Expressed as percentages for each month of the season, so as to show the 



times of greatest run, the figures are : — 





Feb. 



Mar. 



Apr. 



May. 



June. 



July. 



Aug. 



Sept. 



Oct. 



By Rod and Line 







5-0 



10-6 



24-6 



17-3 



7-5 



18-2 



16-8 



4. Sea Trout:— 



(a) The number taken was 651. 



(6) As compared with previous year a decrease of 687. 



5. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 48 lb. 



The particulars of time and place of capture are : — Captured at Pik Pool on 

 River Lochy, on 9th May 1913, with Eagle fly. 



Protection— 



1. The assessable rental for 1913 was £2269 10s. 



2. The assessment levied was |d. per £. 



3. The water bailiffs employed were 12 in number. 



