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Page 43
... loch ' in Scotland , surrounded the lake be a real by mountains , fringed by willow , birch , and rowan trees ; or merely a reservoir appertaining to some great English manufacturing town , with a huge and hideous dam II LAKE FISHING.
... loch ' in Scotland , surrounded the lake be a real by mountains , fringed by willow , birch , and rowan trees ; or merely a reservoir appertaining to some great English manufacturing town , with a huge and hideous dam II LAKE FISHING.
Page 44
... loch flies , but to describe those which may be taken as stock ones - useful almost anywhere - I venture to recommend the following : - 1. Teal wing , reddish wool body , with gold twist and red hackle . 2. Teal wing , black body , with ...
... loch flies , but to describe those which may be taken as stock ones - useful almost anywhere - I venture to recommend the following : - 1. Teal wing , reddish wool body , with gold twist and red hackle . 2. Teal wing , black body , with ...
Page 45
... loch and English lake . As regards size , it is not an easy task to advise ; but flies tied on hooks of sizes from 3 to 8 , as shown on the scale on page 106 , will as a rule be found most useful . In a gale of wind , it is impossible ...
... loch and English lake . As regards size , it is not an easy task to advise ; but flies tied on hooks of sizes from 3 to 8 , as shown on the scale on page 106 , will as a rule be found most useful . In a gale of wind , it is impossible ...
Page 46
... the wind , touching the water , causes a ripple , there is a chance of a fish , and a thoroughly ruffled lake affords the most promising chance of obtaining a full basket . Supposing that the lake , or reservoir , or loch 46 THE TROUT.
... the wind , touching the water , causes a ripple , there is a chance of a fish , and a thoroughly ruffled lake affords the most promising chance of obtaining a full basket . Supposing that the lake , or reservoir , or loch 46 THE TROUT.
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... loch , is one of sufficient size to allow of a boat being used , the first matter to be attended to is that of procuring the services of a boatman who knows thoroughly where the fish are in the habit of feeding , and who also can be ...
... loch , is one of sufficient size to allow of a boat being used , the first matter to be attended to is that of procuring the services of a boatman who knows thoroughly where the fish are in the habit of feeding , and who also can be ...
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