Rural Sports, Volume 2Longman, Hurst, Rees, & Orme, 1807 |
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Page 436
... season from March to September ; they are fattest from the middle of August until the latter month , from their having fed upon the spawn and young fry of various fish ; which constitutes their firmness and flavour . Some how- ever ...
... season from March to September ; they are fattest from the middle of August until the latter month , from their having fed upon the spawn and young fry of various fish ; which constitutes their firmness and flavour . Some how- ever ...
Page 460
... season all March , and again in September . No. 5. - The ASH FOX . Stretcher or Dropper . The wings and fork the same as the above ; the body , Fox's fur from the throat , and pale straw - coloured mohair . - In sea- son all April . No ...
... season all March , and again in September . No. 5. - The ASH FOX . Stretcher or Dropper . The wings and fork the same as the above ; the body , Fox's fur from the throat , and pale straw - coloured mohair . - In sea- son all April . No ...
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... Season from August until near Mi- chaelmas ; is a killing fly , especially for Graylings , which are at this period very sportive . It is made upon a hook about No. 6 or 7 ; and in making it lap in the ends of a piece of the silk and ...
... Season from August until near Mi- chaelmas ; is a killing fly , especially for Graylings , which are at this period very sportive . It is made upon a hook about No. 6 or 7 ; and in making it lap in the ends of a piece of the silk and ...
Contents
Fishing and Anecdotes respecting the Natural | 37 |
Account of Rivers in England Scotland | 77 |
Angling | 219 |
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