SUPPLEMENT TO THE PISHING GAZETTE [April 29, 1893 
bonrhood, has caught one of similar weight, and also 
hooked a smaller one. which he put back in the 
river. 
Thames fShepperton). —George Rosewell writes : 
“ Mr. G. W. Ellis, one of my old customers, has caught, 
fishing with me, a beautiful trout of 7^1b.. and Mr. 
Stockwin, who is a new client, got one weighing 3|lb. 
Thames (Weybridge). —Mr. Charles Taylor, fishing 
with Herbert Curr. has taken a trout of lib. 
Thames (Windsor). —The drought of 1893 must 
by now be well impressed upon the memory of agricul¬ 
turists, ■ umbrella makers, and fishing tackle makers. 
When the change comes we shall indeed have a trans¬ 
formation scene in Nature. Notwithstanding the 
brightness of the water and lack of current, trout have 
been on the move daily, but are not worried much. 
The veteran enthusiast, Mr. G. Herd, of Egham, has 
had the first fish of the season from Bell Weir—a very 
pretty one, scaling 41b. Mr. Rowles, of Egham, has 
ha.s also had one of about the some weight. Mr. Tryon, 
of London, out with Lumsden, of Datchet, on 25th 
inst., missed landing a grand fish, a rare jumper, which 
eventually shook the hooks out. A consignment of 
over ()00 perch, ranging from three to five years old, 
were distributed in these waters—that is between 
Windsor and Boveney locks—on the 24th inst., by the 
WTndsor and Eton Angling Preservation Society. Mr. 
H. Sargeant, of Slough, brought them through from 
Great Yarmouth, and, I am told, with but few deaths. 
Mr. Hewlett, of Eton, and other members, distributed 
them in suitable spots. In my report of the first trout 
caught here by Mr. Robertson, of Edgware-road, 
London, the weight should have been 31b., not 21b.— 
B. R. Bambridoe. 
Aucbolm District, —The weather is still very fine, 
and water-courses are getting lower. The Market 
Rasen Club is now well established. The members have 
just had a dinner, which passed off pleasantly. The 
club is now full, being limited to twenty-one members. 
Lord Herries, the riparian owner, has shown the greatest 
kindness by placing the water at the disposal of mem¬ 
bers. Formerly the Rase was a really good trout 
stream, and fish of 51b. have been taken therefrom. 
Several nice fish of over lib. have been landed this 
season, and, with judicious annual stocking, the water 
will, I have no doubt, soon resume its former character. 
There is any quantity of food in the river. Mr. Tillett 
had one fish of 17oz. last week.— Thomas Ford. 
Avon. —The salmon, like the trout, do not appear at 
all responsive to the enticement of the angler, and 
the crafty sportsmen are few indeed who can get 
favourable bags while the water is as clear as it is at 
present. Ringwood and Christchurch have seen a few 
anglers at work, but with very indifferent results. 
Some time back Mr. Tourney landed three fish on three 
successive days, total, 71Jlb. 
Barle (Dulverton). —River dead low. No one can 
remember the river so empty of water. Fishing with 
fly is useless ; “ Creeper ” is no better ; worm you cannot, 
it’s against rules.— Iron Blue. 
Brighton.— Sea Fishing.— A few river pollack 
have been taken during the past week. Boat anglers 
are beginning to try for sea bream. About a mile and 
a-half off “ Black Rock ” whiting pout are being taken, 
and a lew flounder off the piers.—H. 
Cornish Streams. —Some of the Bodmin fishermen 
are criticising the action of the Camel Conservators in 
taking several salmon kelts from Dairy pool and putting 
them into a pool further down, below where the mill 
stream comes out. It is very plain, however, that the 
conservators had acted wisely, as these fish, in all 
probability would not have been able to get back this 
season, and would do incalculable damage if left. The 
rivers throughout the district were unaffected by 
Saturday’s rain, and are still extremely low. A dozen 
or so of trout have been taken by each of one or two 
rods, but the days are so hot that few fishermen go out 
much before sunset.— Bodmin. 
Darenth (Farningham).— The fishing here for the 
past week has only been fair. There was a nice trout 
caught on the 23rd inst., weighing IJIb., besides three 
brace obtained during the week.—A. R. Stone. 
Dee (Corwen). —The river is very low (lower than 
ever it has being known); not a drop of rain since 2nd 
March. What few anglers do try they are doing fairly 
well since the 20th. Mr. Matthews and Mr. Kent, 
Leamington, have been taking from 31b. to 41b. each 
daily. On Wednesday, 20th, Mr. Matthews and Davy 
Roberts had C|lb., two or three half-pounders. Thurs¬ 
day, 27th, D. Roberts had some good fish 4Jlb. 
Best flies. Light Dun and Gravel Fly. Two local 
anglers at Cynwyd are making a slaughter amongst 
the pike, they have killed twenty during the month, 
averaging 71b. The weather is as firm as ever, no sign 
of a change.— Alwen. 
Derwentwater. —In common with the whole of the 
northern lakes Derwentwater is suffering from the con¬ 
tinued drought, and fast approaching the low level of 
Jubilee year. Recently, operations have been princi¬ 
pally confined to trawling, the best hauls having been 
made at night, and the following takes are reported ; 
Mr. W. Edwards, two, 31b. each ; Mr. W. Coulson, four; 
Mr. Hy. Mason, five ; Mr. C. Abbot, two, 41b.; Mr. W. 
Hill, Manchester, one; Mr. C. Alcock, three, Ulb. 
each; Mr. J. Swinburne, two; Mr. Isaac Bowe. four; 
Mr. J. Musgrove, tour; and Mr. Joseph Lowther, who 
has bad some excellent fishing, had a good basket of 
trout, the heaviest 31b., in addition to one pike of 191b. 
Rain badly wanted in the north, both in the interests of 
angling and agriculture. 
Dove and Tributaries (Ashbourne).- Weather 
and water too bright for much sport, rain badly wanted. 
One dish of four brace have been taken from the Bird- 
grove length since our last, this by Mr. Prince. Mr. 
Close has had fair sport on one or two days on the 
Upper Manifold, these mainly with the Blue Dun tied 
with red instead of yellow silk. Mr. Adishead has also 
had good sDort on Bentley Brook there on Monday 
last, and Mr. Bradburn with the March Brown. — 
D. and W. H. Foster. 
Bast and West Cleddau (Pembrokeshire).— 
With the long-continued drought, the rivers have got 
very low, and only a few trout taken by evening fishing, 
chiefly on the Rough Blue. We regret to say that 
poaching continues to a considerable extent, and quanti¬ 
ties of trout are taken on night-lines.—H. 
Bze and Canal (Bzeter). —After a drought of 
something like seven weeks' duration, rain fell steadily 
for a few hours on Saturday night last; but the land 
being so parched, the rivers have reaped little or no 
benefit, and unless we get two or three days good rain¬ 
fall matters will not be likely to improve much in the 
angling line. At present the weather appears to have 
returned to quite its old tropical form, and killing trout 
at midday is almost impossible ; the few that are taken 
are mostly got in the early evenings, when the full glare 
of the sun is somewhat oft' the water. I am afraid if 
this low water continues much longer there will be con¬ 
siderable mortality among the salmon, many fine fish 
being pent up between the weirs in the City neighbour¬ 
hood, and the water here (none too sweet at any time) 
is now fast approaching that state likely to play the 
“ very old deuce ” with the unfortunate fish, who are of 
course completely looked in. Pollack fishing is still 
good around Exmouth, and anglers, who are now rather 
driven off their legitimate ground, will find a few hours’ 
pollacking very good diversion. — Red Palmer. 
iteben. —Sport has been dull, and this is not to be 
wondered at ; a fine two pounder was taken with the 
fly near the top of the weirs at Winchester on Saturday 
The Grannon, and other flies are upon the water almost 
every da 3 -. A couple of fair specimens were taken from 
the Barge river on Saturday. Upon this day dozens of 
anglers could have been counted along the banks of the 
various streams. 
Bake Vyrnwy (Nortb Wales).—The weather 
still continues unfavourable to most fishing places, but 
am glad to say such is not the case with our lake. On 
Wednesday, April 19, Capt. Hayhurst France caught 
eighteen fish, best fish weighing 11b. lOoz. ; Mr. Hay- 
hurst France, six ; Messrs. Ward and Gedney, eleven; 
Mr. Glazebrook, eight; MasterH. G. T. Hawes, seven; 
Master A. F. Henty,' six; Messrs. Winterbottom and 
Simpson, six; Mr. Henty, three; Messrs. Pierce and 
Dobson, four. On Thursday, Mr. Glazebrook took nine ; 
Messrs. Pierce, fourteen; Mr. Henty, four; Master 
A. F. Henty, fourteen, beat fish, lib. 2oz. ; Messrs. 
Winterbottom and Simpson, five; Master H. G. T. 
Hawes, eight; Messrs. Pierce and Dobson, six. Friday, 
a most unfavourable day for fishermen, Mr. Glazebrook 
took two ; Messrs. Hawes and Henty, thirteen fish, 
weighing 101b. 8oz., best fish 11b. 6oz. ; Messrs. Ward 
and Gedney, seventeen; Messrs. Winterbottom and 
Simpson, eight; Miss Arnold and Master A. Ward, 
five. Saturday, Mr. Henty, ten; Messrs. Hawes and 
Henty, six (second day) ; Messrs. Ward and Gedney, 
eighteen, fourteen of which were caught under an hour. 
Rev. F. W. Brown, seven ; Miss Arnold and Master A. 
Ward, six. On Monday, Master A. F. Henty brought in 
his limit (twenty fish), weighing 151b. 12oz., best fish, 
21b. ; Mr. Henty, also brought in his limit (twenty fish), 
weighing 151b. 2oz., best fish 11b. 15oz.; Master H. G. T. 
Hawes, fifteen, best fish lib. lOoz. ; Miss Arnold and 
Mr. A. Ward, ten; Messrs. Ward and Gedney, twenty- 
five ; Messrs. Brown and Mocklar, twenty-one. Tues¬ 
day, Messrs. Ward and Gedney, twenty-four; Mr. 
Glazebrook, eleven ; Miss Arnold and Master A. Ward, 
five; Mr. Taylor, nine; Mr. Briggs, seven; Messrs. 
Brown and Mocklar, twelve ; Capt. Goodwin, seven—a 
broiling hot day.— Long Drift. 
Bea. —There is but little to report this week, as, 
although anglers have been plentiful enough, their 
successes have been but meagre. On the 23rd inst., in 
company with Messrs. Stephens, Smith, and Thomas, 
the secretary of the Hounsfield Otters A.S., we saw at 
Cook’s Ferry an individual busily engaged in snatching 
some of the dozen or so large barbel that were 
congregated there. Barbel are quite scarce enough in 
the Lea without such nefarious practices being resorted 
to, but, of course, this is a portion of the Lea that the 
great powers that be will not take the slightest interest 
in, although it is as well if not better stocked with fish 
than Association water. Dace are well over the 
spawning and are rising well, being in capital condition. 
'Weather untrustworthy, water fairly in condition.— 
Spliced Joint. 
Bug'g' and Arrow (Beomiuster). —Both these 
streams are running clear and low, but in order for 
fishing. The weather has been fine, with a few showers 
of rain, but not heavy enought to alter the water. Rain 
is badly wanted, as the bottom of the river is getting 
foul. The best time for fishing is early morning and 
evening. The fish have been moving well at the fly, and 
have taken the Hare’s Ear,Cowdung, Stone-fly, Spinners, 
Grannom, and March Brown. Sport has been had with 
the minnow. On Monday, some good trout were landed 
from the Arrow with the Stone-fly and Hare’s Ear. 
Sport in the Lugg has been fairly good. The Pinsley 
is running low and clear. Sport in it quiet at present, 
and sport will be dull until rain comes. — Gwynne. 
Bagg, Arrow, and Finsley (Kiugsland).— 
Rivers Tow and clear, except where disturbed by sheep¬ 
washing, which is just now in full swing. Have heard 
of no sport worth recording. 'Weather still very bright, 
with winds mostly easterly or northerly. The Alder or 
Orl Fly is out thick, so also Duns. Flies generally 
plentiful. Till rain comes prospects of sport are not 
encouraging.— R. T. Williams. 
Norfolk and Suffolk Rivers.— There is really 
nothing worth reporting this week, the waters are 
running as clear as gin, plenty o^ fish, but it s only a 
waste of time trying for them. The best sport is in 
the evening with a fly. Black Gnat, you may then get 
some good dace, especially at Brandon or Mildenhall, 
where the streams run rather swiftly. Rain is much 
needed all through the country, both for fish and agri¬ 
culture. — William Howlett. 
Plymouth. — Unprecedented weather at this time of 
the year has made the fishermen unusually busy, and 
those that have boats are getting them ready and paint¬ 
ing them up to begin the season, which is at least a 
month earlier this year than last. Pollack are close in 
shore, and are to be caught now off the piers and rooks 
close to the town. Some dozens of very fine fish are 
taken every tide at the top of the flood off the (Jarden 
Battery at Mount Edgeumbe, either fishing at Killickor 
pulling slowly about, using the Tag worm for bait if at 
Killiok, or the Red and Black India-rubber Sand Eel if 
whiffing. Large quantities of flat fish are being taken 
off the pontoon in the Great Western Docks, and there 
are thousands of mullet, but they can very rarely be 
tempted to take a bait. Mackerel are still in Whitsaud 
Bay, and some fine catches have been brought in by the 
various boats. Prawns and shrimps can be taken in any 
number on the usual grounds, either with the prawn 
dredge, which can be worked from a small boat, or with 
a pool prawn net amongst the pools on the rocks at low 
water. There is not much doing now on the rivers. 
The water is very fine and clear. The only chance one 
has of sport is to go in the woody parts, and dap with 
a Blow-fly, Grasshopper, or Caddis Grub, or any of the 
admirable imitations.— William Hearder. 
Scarborough. — Sea Fishing. — Great shoals of 
small silver whiting have come into the bay, and any 
amount of “ pars ” are to be caught by pier anglers. 
Plaice are also abundant, and are being caught up to 
21b. in weight. Other fish are scarce —H. 
Severn (Shrewsbury). —The bright weather which 
we continue to be favoured with has tempted many 
anglers out, and with varying success, though heavy 
baskets have been scarce, owing to the low and bright 
condition of the streams. The Severn itself may be 
easily forded in many places. Morning and evening 
fishing has produced the best results under the circum¬ 
stances, and it has been practically useless to seek sport 
at midday. Mr. A. Cox took another salmon of PJlb. a 
day or two ago, in the same spot where several heavy 
fish have this year been captured, namely, at the bottom 
of the ford near the Grey Friars Bridge. Trout fishing 
has not been satisfactory.— Piscatoh. 
Severn, 'Vyrnwy, Tanat, and Cain (Blanymy- 
neeb). —Owing to the present quite unprecedented hot 
and dry weather angling is altogether out of the ques¬ 
tion, and otter hunting has taken its place in this im¬ 
mediate neighbourhood, and on Tuesday last Mr. E. 
Buckley’s otter hounds had a couple of hours’ magni- 
cent sport with a grand old dog otter, which weighed 
251b., and was killed just below Rhydd Meredith Bridge 
in the river Tanat. — Vyrnwy. 
Sussex Streams, Rivers, and Harbours. —Fine 
weather with easterly winds is not condacive to sport. 
Streams are getting very low, and until we got some 
good soaking showers, there is not much to be done 
among the trout. I hear of some small fish from the 
Ouse tributaries, but nothing exceeding 8oz. I saw 
some good fish at the West Ashling stream on Saturday, 
and I understand the stream and mill pond is to let. 
Roach and chub have given sport on the Adur. A few 
brace of trout have been taken from the Rother, near 
Midhurst. Smelt are giving sport in the harbours, and 
at Chichester Harbour great quantities of flat fish have 
been taken hand lining, and a great number of eels.— 
George F. Salter. 
Teme (Budlow). —The Teme in this part is still 
running clear but low, but in good order for angling. 
The weather has been beautiful and fine, and a good 
number of anglers have been out on the water. The 
fish have sported well at the fly. The best flies are the 
Blun Dun, Hare's Ear, Cowdung, Grannom, Downhill, 
Spinners, and Stone-fly. Bottom fishing has been suc¬ 
cessful with the worm. Minnow fishing has been good 
in the early morning and evening. In the Ludford 
Estate water the owner is now having all the fords 
staked to prevent netting, as there is good reason to 
think the netters have been busy down that part. In 
the water at Knighton great complaints have been 
received lately of several gangs of men being out gaffing 
trout while the river is so low, and in one instance the 
water is supposed to have been limed. The various 
private owners have now given instructions to prosecute 
any cases that should be reported. The water near Ash¬ 
ford was fished on Saturday, and a nice dish of trout 
were taken with the Stone-fly and Hare’s Ear. Near 
Ludford Bridge some good sport has been had with the 
Blue Dun and Cowdung. Along the Folley several nice 
lota of trout have been landed. The Corve, Clun, 
and Guy are all low and clear. In the Corve trout over 
11b. each have been taken with the worm and minnow. 
Sport in the Clun and Ony good. — S. Ludlow. 
Teme (Tenbury). — The water in this district is still 
low and clear, but has been refreshed a little with a 
slight fall of rain, but twenty-four hours' good rain is 
wanted to stir the water. The weather has been very 
warm, and a good few anglers have been out. The fish 
rise well at the fly, especially in the evening part. The 
best killers are the Blue Dun, Stone-fly, Hare’s Ear, 
Spinners, Grannom, and Cowdung. Several nice lots 
of trout have been taken with the fly. Sport should be 
good with artificial minnow. The Rea, Kyre, and 
