Chapter 4

FOOTNOTES

1This fish has only been observed in the Tees during the last few years.

2Very many clever men have written diffusely on Ichthyology. Aristotle was one of the first who divided fishes into different orders, he divided them into three, but Linnæus separated them into five.

3Under favourable circumstances you may begin to troll with the Minnow about the middle of the month.

4The Duns are first-class flies all the season, beginning with the Blue Dun in March and April,--The Yellow Dun, little Iron Blue Dun on cold windy days,--July Dun Cut, Blue Gnat, and Willow Fly.

5A good Fly on cold windy days.

6This fly kills well when the water is low and fine.

7When there is much water some of the Spring and Autumn Hackle flies may be dressed on No. 3 Hooks.

8The water beetle is chiefly instrumental in conveying the spawn of various kinds of fish to waters, where such species had previously been unknown.


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