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Page 52
... unfrequently detected them apparently in the very act , observing them at intervals dashing ra- pidly about , close in the wake of Carp which were engaged in spawning . But if Roach do , as I think there can be no doubt , thus make free ...
... unfrequently detected them apparently in the very act , observing them at intervals dashing ra- pidly about , close in the wake of Carp which were engaged in spawning . But if Roach do , as I think there can be no doubt , thus make free ...
Page 73
... unfrequently a Mackerel . The principal baits used for sea - fishing along the coast of England are the lug - worm ( generally called " lug " ) , shrimps , hermit - crabs ( in the South 74 BAITS USED IN SCOTLAND . [ PART I. called.
... unfrequently a Mackerel . The principal baits used for sea - fishing along the coast of England are the lug - worm ( generally called " lug " ) , shrimps , hermit - crabs ( in the South 74 BAITS USED IN SCOTLAND . [ PART I. called.
Page 86
... unfrequently an Eel or other stray fish would find its way into the hoop - net , one being an unusually large specimen of the Three - bearded Rockling or Whistle - fish , two pounds weight , and eighteen and a half inches long . -- CH ...
... unfrequently an Eel or other stray fish would find its way into the hoop - net , one being an unusually large specimen of the Three - bearded Rockling or Whistle - fish , two pounds weight , and eighteen and a half inches long . -- CH ...
Page 87
... unfrequently weather- bound there for weeks together , being prevented by want of water from ascending the river for which they were making . The fish meanwhile continuing to flock in , such a loch , after a long spell of dry weather ...
... unfrequently weather- bound there for weeks together , being prevented by want of water from ascending the river for which they were making . The fish meanwhile continuing to flock in , such a loch , after a long spell of dry weather ...
Page 94
... unfrequently thus consumed with much more profit to the Company than satisfaction to the passengers . As , however , many of these stoppages occur in Lochs which abound with fish , these hours may , for want of better occupation , be ...
... unfrequently thus consumed with much more profit to the Company than satisfaction to the passengers . As , however , many of these stoppages occur in Lochs which abound with fish , these hours may , for want of better occupation , be ...
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