Rocks and Rivers, Or, Highland Wanderings Over Craig and Correi, "flood and Fell" |
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Side 32
In fishing a salmon - cast , throw a point down stream , bringing your hook
gradually round by short jerks , but always keep it two points against the stream ,
and never bring it in so straight towards you as in troutfishing . In dead water ,
when a ...
In fishing a salmon - cast , throw a point down stream , bringing your hook
gradually round by short jerks , but always keep it two points against the stream ,
and never bring it in so straight towards you as in troutfishing . In dead water ,
when a ...
Side 48
Keep the other rod in hand , now and then sinking the point in the water as it
grows deeper or the day calmer . Should the rod across the boat hook a fish ,
instantly throw the other to the boatman next you , who may wind it up out of your
way ...
Keep the other rod in hand , now and then sinking the point in the water as it
grows deeper or the day calmer . Should the rod across the boat hook a fish ,
instantly throw the other to the boatman next you , who may wind it up out of your
way ...
Side 49
Once going over is quite enough if you keep between the shallow and the deep ,
which only occupies a few yards . When sky and water are dull , a large bright
bait , such as a salmon smelt , is very good ; but , if the loch is clear and low , bait
...
Once going over is quite enough if you keep between the shallow and the deep ,
which only occupies a few yards . When sky and water are dull , a large bright
bait , such as a salmon smelt , is very good ; but , if the loch is clear and low , bait
...
Side 133
... equally done up , appeared , thundering over the adjoining height . I was in no
hurry this time , and allowed him to cross fair , and so present the full target of his
side ; as I well knew that nothing could keep him from the rocks but a rifle ball .
... equally done up , appeared , thundering over the adjoining height . I was in no
hurry this time , and allowed him to cross fair , and so present the full target of his
side ; as I well knew that nothing could keep him from the rocks but a rifle ball .
Side 163
Some few keep hounds for the purpose , but the terrier is a very good substitute
in these wild districts , and of course far more easily procured . A good otter hunt
is a very curious sight , and from being able for the most part to see the dogs ,
and ...
Some few keep hounds for the purpose , but the terrier is a very good substitute
in these wild districts , and of course far more easily procured . A good otter hunt
is a very curious sight , and from being able for the most part to see the dogs ,
and ...
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Side i - THE MOOR AND THE LOCH. Containing Minute Instructions in all Highland Sports, with Wanderings over Crag and Correi, Flood and Fell. By JOHN COLQUHOUN, Esq. Third Edition. 8vo, with Illustrations, 12s. 6d. SALMON-CASTS AND STRAY SHOTS: Being Fly-Leaves from the Note-Book of JOHN COLQUHOUN, Esq., Author of * The Moor and the Loch,