Mellor, ten; Mr. Wood, seven; Messrs. Davison and 
Dinley, seven ; Mr. Humbert, five ; Mr. Hervey Murley 
four: Mr. and Mrs. Baker, six ; Mr. Flint, four; Messrs.’ 
Robinson, three. Whit Monday, May 22, Messrs. 
Hollingsworth and Conlthurst, seventeen; Mr. Hervey- 
Murley, eighteen ; Mr. and Mrs. Baker, six ; Mr. Wood 
five; Mr. H umbert, eight; Mr. Flint, eleven; Mr’. 
Blackden, four ; Mr. Norman Mellor, seven ; Messrs. 
Davison and Linley, nine ; Messrs. Robinson, nine, best 
fish lib. 7oz. and 11b. 4oz.; Mr. Lawrence, four ; Mr. 
Isherwood, eleven; Dr. Richards, four; Mr. Kennell 
four; Mr. Briggs, twelve. Tuesday, May 23, Mr! 
Norman Mellor, thirteen; Mr. Hollingworth, eleven • 
Mr. Hervey Murley, fifteen; Messrs. Davison and 
Linley, nine; Messrs. Hughes and Flint, six ; Mr. and 
Mrs. Baker, eight; Mr. Isherwood, five; Messrs. 
Grover and Hillman, three ; Mr. Lawrence, two. Wed¬ 
nesday, May 24, Mr. Norman Mellor, five; Messrs 
Robinson, nine; Mr. Flint, four; Mr. Davison, five • 
Mr. Isherwood, ten; Mr. Briggs, four; Mr. Lawrence! 
two. Best fish lib. lOoz. Lake too rough ; boats could 
not go out. I am glad to say so far we have had a most 
successful season. Having taken over 3500 fish out of 
the lake.— Long Drift. 
During the holidays the number of rods at 
work has been legion, and many have had fair sport. 
Roach and dace have been taking the caddis bait freely! 
and the dry-fly fishermen have had nothing to complain 
of. At the Ferry Boat, Tottenham, a couple of trout 
have been caught, and I believe they are some of the 
couple of thousand I assisted in turning in as fry a few 
years since. Eels have been running well lately, and 
some fair ones have been caught, both by sniggling and 
ledgering with lobworms. I wish I could persuade soma 
good barbel fishermen to give the Lea a trial; I would 
find him a few swims, and, at a trifling expense, have 
them properly baited when the season commences. I 
also know of one or two places where some really 
champion-sized carp are located. The Hertford district 
is now most certainly holding a record in the capture of 
large trout.— Spliced Joint. 
Iieicester. —One of the longest droughts ever known 
in this part of the country happily terminated on 
Tuesday, when there were several small showers, but 
no downfall of any importance. Fortunately the 
change atmospherically continued, and on Wednesday 
there was seven or eight hours’ continuous rain of a 
heavy kind. This came as a great blessing, and 
although it did but little to help the rivers and streams 
which were completely dried up in many places, it con¬ 
ferred much good in other directions. Very few trout 
have been taken since the commencement of the close 
season, but eels up to 31b. are running well in the 
Thurcaston brook and the River Soar, below the Abbey 
Park, Leicester. The Leicester Dolphin Club annual 
feed was, as usual, brought off successfully at their 
headquarters, Burleys-lane. The prize-takers were 
Messrs. Starkey, Sheriff, Darlinson, Cook, Jarvis, 
Wright, Chapman, Swinfield, Gilmour, and Freer. 
liQ^g and Arrow (Leominster).— Both these 
streams have been visited with heavy rain, but it has 
made little difference to the water. The rivers rose 
quickly, and were coloured, but it soon ran off, and they 
are greatly improved by the downfall, and the fish are 
moving better, and good sport has been had. The best 
flies are the Orl, Downhill, Governor, Coch y-bondhu 
Palmers, Yellow Dun, Coachman, and Black Gnat. A 
good number of anglers have been out, and have used 
the May-fly, which is on well, and the fish rise well at 
them. On Monday a good basket of trout was landed 
in the Lugg with the Cadow. In the Arrow, on Tuesday 
sport was good with the Orl. The Pinsley is now’ 
running in good order; sport has improved in it since 
last week.— Gwynne. 
Lugg, Arrow, and Pinsley (Kingsland)— 
Heavy rain storms at the close of last week caused 
these rivers to swell some 9in. or lOin. of muddy water 
which, however, soon ran off, and much improved the’ 
May-fly Ashing. Trout are now feeding on the May-fly, 
which is plentiful. Sport is better than for some seasons 
past. Baskets have ruled from three brace to twenty- 
five brace per rod. Up to to-day (Wednesday) the trout 
show no slackening. Besides May-fly and Gray Drake 
Orl, Yellow Dun, Orange Palmer, Coch-y-bondhu, Caddis’, 
Spinners, Owls, and Coachman, are all good. Some fine 
trout have been taken spinning with the Vaga Devon 
bait. Prospects of sport in the near future very good. 
Fish fat and in splendid condition.—R. T. Williams. 
Nene (Peterborough).— The weather has been suit¬ 
able for fishing, and many ardent followers have been 
out now the close season is over. The river seems to be 
well stocked, and, judging from the start, a successful 
season is anticipated. Roach, perch, and bream are 
feeding well, and some good takes of the former have 
been reported.—F. J. S. 
Plymouth — The long-looked-for rain has come at 
last, and fishermen on the rivers have been busy. 
Although the rivers are very low and would do with a! 
forty-eight hours’ downpour, still some good creels have 
been taken. I am glad to say that the prompt measures 
that were taken by the fishermen and the Board of Con¬ 
servators with regard to the pollution of the river Tany, 
are having good effect, as the proprietors of the mine 
are constructing catch-pits to prevent the poisonous 
matter from going into the river. Sea fishing is im¬ 
proving all around our coast, pollack and whiting pout 
being taken in large numbers. Mr. Fred John Leach, 
writing to me from Redcar, says : “ The other morning 
I took Icwt. of large billet and codling with your red 
indiarubber sand-eel.” Sport like this on a rod is worth 
Imving. Flat fish and small pollack are still caught off 
the piers here.— William Hearder. 
Severn (Sbrewsbury).—The Severn and its tribu¬ 
taries are in capital order for the fly, and, the weather 
Having been favourable, good sport has been obtainable 
especially in the evening. In the rapid streams the 
yellow-bodied March Brown has proved as reliable a fly 
as any, while in the still deeps the Coch-y-bondhu or 
Marlow Buzz, and at dusk the Coachman or White Moth 
have rendered a good account of themselves. A few 
pike have been taken in the neighbourhood of Trouncer’s 
Brewery by Mr. Kendall Jones, and many coarse fish 
have been captured.— Piscator. 
Sussex Rivers uud Streams. —The recent rain 
has had no effect on streams or rivers. And in the 
north and mid-Sussex streams there is scarcely any 
water. The best record I hear of is nine brace of 
trout taken recently in private water nearBarcombe, on 
the Ouse, but nothing exceeding 8oz. A bull trout of 
4Ib. IS notified me from the Ouse, where several good 
fish are to be seen. Chub have also given sport, and 
roach, alttough spawning, are taken by some few sports- 
men (t) Dace are giving sport with fly; and from the 
West Sussex streams, which, despite the drought, are in 
good height, although bright, several brace of fish up to 
12oz have been secured. Mullet are numerous in 
the harbour, several have been taken by pritching or 
spearing, and some few have been shot when sunning 
but the record by angling is almost nil. Bass are in! 
but not feeding well, one fish, of 2ilb., is the only record 
1 have received, which was taken with sand eel.— George 
F.Salter. 
Teifi (Lampeter, Cardiganshire). — Still no 
fashing, and the river about as low as it can be, notwith¬ 
standing a few showers. We want two or three days’ 
heavy rain before any sport can be counted upon.—H. 
Teme (Knighton).— In this part the water has 
greatly improved, and is now in good order for anglino' 
either fly or bottom. Heavy rain has been had and has 
made the water rise, and the fish have been moving 
better. The Cadow or May-fly is now on well, and the 
trout are feeding well on it, and some nice trout have 
been taken. At the Purslow Petty Sessions on Thurs¬ 
day, the 18th, two men, Davies and Fury, both of 
Knighton, were convicted of illegal fishing and were 
fined, and two others were charged with illegal fishing. 
Mr. Weyman prosecuted and Mr. Woosnam defended! 
and the case was adjourned for the water bailiff to 
produce the original certificates of the definition of the 
Severn Board of Conservators’ district.—K. 
Teme (Ludlow).— The Teme in this district is now 
running in good order for angling, being a nice level and 
clear. Heavy rain has been had, and the water was 
stained and rose, but it soon ran off and the rain greatly 
improved the fishing. The weather has been stormy ail 
the week, but there has been a good few rods out this 
holiday time. The fish have risen well at the fly, the 
best flies at present are the Governor, Downhill,’ Orl 
Yellow Dun, Coachman, and Coch-y-Bondhu. The ’Mayi 
fly or Cadow is on the water in good numbers, and the 
fish take them well, but appear to be getting gorged 
with them. Worm fishing has been very successful 
during this week, and some of the largest trout have 
been landed. On Friday morning Mr. R. Smith tried 
the worm under Whitcliffe, and landed a fine trout 2jlb. 
another IJlb., and another 11b. With the minnow some 
good sport has been had. On Saturday along the Folley 
some nice trout were taken with the worm. In the Ash¬ 
ford water sport has been good with the fly. On Mon¬ 
day several trout 11b. weight were taken with the 
May-fly dibbing and the worm bottom fishing. In the 
Ludford water on Tuesday a gentleman was out with the 
fly and landed a good basket of fine trout. In the 
Oakley Park water the fish have risen well at the tty. 
On Tuesday some very nice trout were taken with the 
May-fly. The Ony, Corve, Clun, and Ledwyche are all 
clear and in good fishing order. In the Corve some 
good trout have been landed with the May-fly. Sport 
has also been good with the worm. In the Clun and 
Ony sport good.—S. Ludlow. 
Teme (Tenbury).— The Teme in this part is now 
greatly improved by the late heavy rains. The water 
rose quickly and coloured, but soon ran off again, and 
is now in good order for fishing. The weather is 
stormy, but a good few anglers have availed themselves 
of the holiday time and have had fair sport. The fish 
are rising well, and are taking the May-fly, Yellow Dun, 
Orl, Coch-y-Bmdhu, and Coachman. The fish are 
taking the May-fly freely, and good sport has been had 
with it. On Tuesday some nice trout were landed with 
the May-fly. The Kyre and Ledwyche are gone clear 
and in order for fishing. Sport good in them with the 
May-fly.— Worcester. 
Torridge (Torrington).— The river had a big rise 
since last week’s report, and hundreds of the old salmon 
left for the salt water, after having been kept so long 
waiting, and some new fish have come in to take their 
place.— Practical Angler. 
Trent (Newark).— The Trent has again run down 
to low summer level without any satisfactory results to 
salmon anglers, whose prospects now appear forlorn in 
the extreme—not a fish having been secured in the 
Newark district, and but few having been seen. The 
late flush of water set bream on the move, shoals having 
been observed fulfilling nature’s duties in the back 
waters during the past week, and the spawning of coarse 
fish of all descriptions has progressed in a favourable 
manner, which augurs well for a future supply.— 
Trentsider. 
Upper Eden. —Several thunderstorms passed over 
the Upper Eden district last week, and the copious 
downfall of rain has had the effect of transforming the 
face of nature, bringing joy to the angler as well as to 
the farmer. On Saturday a party of gentlemen, 
staying at the Tufton Arms, Appleby, caught eighty 
fine trout. Mr. Richardson, Mr. T. Ellwood, and Mr. T. 
Gibson, of Appleby, have had good baskets of trout, 
whilst Mr. W. Nelson, Manchester, creeled over 101b. 
weight of trout. 
Usk (at Usk). —There was a welcome freshlet in the 
river on Saturday morning, occasioned by the heavy 
rains of the previous few days. A large number of 
anglers were engaged ground-bait fishing, and all more 
or less were rewarded, and baskets from 21b. to 181b. 
were had. The run of salmon was very limited. Monday, 
Mr. W. Stone had one, 271b. ; Mr. J. Pitt, one, 9.11b.; 
Major-General Mignon, one, 111b.; Mr. H. W. Pride, one, 
201b.; General Sir C. L. Barnard, K.C.B., one, 201b. 
Wednesday, Colonel Waddilove, one, 131b. More rain 
is necessary, as the water has run down very rapidly. 
Welland (Market Deeping^). —The season opened 
very successfully, and anglers have been early alert. 
Since the formation of a fishery association, the fisb in 
the river have greatly increased, and this year it 
abounds in a great variety. Mr. A. H. Law last week 
succeeded in landing two pike, weighing 6Jlb. and 511b. 
rsspectively.—F. J. S. 
W^itkam, &c. (Mid-Lincoln). —Angling has been 
very quiet down the Witham during the holidays, owing 
to the close time, but on the tributaries some of the 
anglers have been trying their luck. The sport is said 
to be much improved since the rains, and anticipations 
are very favourable for a commencement amongst the 
roach. A few visitors have been down to the more 
favoured localities, just for a look round, and to visit 
friends, and they speak well of the prospects. It is 
thought the season has been a favourable one for spawn¬ 
ing operations, as there has been an absence of the 
usual floods. A good many eels are believed to be in 
the river, but nothing has been done with them with rod 
and line. In the estuary and about the lower waters it 
is said there are a fair quantity of flounders which 
might furnish sport. Inquiries are being made as to an 
early invasion of the district as soon as fishing is 
allowable.—Luci. 
Wye and Derwent (Derbyshire).— These rivers 
have been in splendid condition since my last report, 
and, as I anticipated, the May-fiy has been out in force 
on most days, and some excellent .sport has been ob¬ 
tained. Sport on the Wye at Bakewell has not been so 
good as it ought to have been, and, without doubt, this 
is attributable to the extremes of high and low water 
caused through the working of the mills. Thera are 
plenty of fish in the river, and sport would, I am con¬ 
vinced, be as good as ever it was if some arrangement 
could be made for the flow of water not to be inter¬ 
fered with. Messrs. Booth, Brierley, and Thomas have 
all had fair sport. Mr. Hodson, of Derby, took three 
brace of good fish yesterday. The May-fiy, I am in¬ 
formed, is not yet at its best, although we hive had 
it on the Derwent in force since the 15th. The largest 
baskets have been killed on the Derwent. At the end of 
last week three local anglers, Messrs. Castle, Farns¬ 
worth, and Crowder, took eight and a half, eight, 
and seven and a half brace respectively, from 
the lower length of the Darley water, using 
ant eggs and maggots for bait. I met two anglers 
on the same water on Monday who had four and 
three brace each taken with the May-fly. Sport on 
Chatsworth water higher up has also been good, several 
heavy baskets having been taken. The Matlock water 
has again yielded the largest fish of the week, this being 
a beauty of 41b. loz., taken by Mr. Lewis, a visitor, from 
the top length of this association’s water. I took a nice 
dish of four brace from the same length on Saturday 
afternoon, and Mr. Cooper and others have also had fair 
sport. It is strange that one scarcely ever hears of a 
specimen trout being taken anywhere else in this district 
but at Matlock. During the last few years some 4,5, and 
G-pounders have been taken every season, the largest, 
which is now hanging in front of me, being TJlb. The 
prospects for next week are first class, the water is 
right, and the fish are taking the May-fly well — 
Dotterel. 
(Norwich). —The holidays have been excep¬ 
tionally favoured with bright sunny weather, and the 
rain that fell on Sunday night was very acceptable. 
With regard to sport, some very large bream wore 
brought to Thorpe Station on Tuesday last. Most of 
the clubs are now turning to the time of their matches. 
Wind W. by N., and no present appearance of more 
rain.— Robert Moll. 
Yore, Wharfe, Swale, &c.— The recent rains 
freshened up these streams, but not to any great extent. 
However it brought down quite as much water as would 
benefit the Whitsuntide anglers. There were several of 
the members of the Tanfield Club on their water, but the 
trout would take hardly anything but natural minnow. 
With this bait I killed twenty trout, nine of which 
weighed from lOoz. to 12oz. each. An angler near Mid- 
dleham caught seventy trout one day with natural 
stone fly.— Francis M. Walbran. 
Important to those who wish to become Expert Anglers. 
—At the request of a number of ladies and gentlemen, James 
Kerss, Sprouston-on-Tweed, winner of the International Fly- 
casting at Twickenham, 1890, and at Edinburgh, 1832, has 
decided to again give a course of lessons in the art of salmon and 
trout lly casting, also bait casting, at Messrs. Warner's Welsh 
Harp Fishery, Hendon. J. K. will be at the Welsh Harp for this 
purpose on Thursday, June 1, 1893; and as the course will only 
last for a limited period, it is important that thpse who wish to 
take lessons should make early application. Terms: Salmon lly 
and bait casting, £2 for four lessons; troutdy casting, £1 for four 
lessons. Hotls and tackle will be provided.—Bellevue (lottage, 
Sprouston, Kelso, N.B. 
