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Rainbow Trout
Salmo gairdneri
Introduced from North America towards the end of
the last century, this slivery, black speckled fish
is now stocked regularly in rivers, lakes and
reservoirs as sport for fly fishermen. Wild-bred
rainbows occur in only a few waters-notably the
Derbyshire Wye and tributary streams. Identified by
a horizontal flush of reddish pink along the flanks,
the rainbow trout has been bred to weights
approaching 40lb in English
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta
After birth and early development in
sea-connected river systems, the migrating form of
S. trutta enters salt water annually for periods of
feeding and growth-returning to the river solely for
breeding purposes. Weighing 1lb to 20lb-plus,
fresh-run sea trout offer an angling experience
second to none as they move up to the spawning
reeds. Responding to bait, spinner and fly, they
fight vigorously when hooked. |
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
The brown trout inhabits lakes and rivers all
over Britain and Ireland- wither wild-bred or
stocked from fishery rearing ponds. In acid waters
this non-migrating form of S. trutta averages less
than 1lb, but elsewhere, in waters rich in natural
feed, it achieves weightier proportions, exceeding
in some instances 10lb and providing an exciting
challenge for big-fish hunter. Worming, spinning and
fly fishing are all suitable
methods. |
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Salmon
Salmo salar
The life-history of the salmon is similar to that
of the sea trout, but while the sea trout feeds in
fresh water, the salmon rarely if ever does.
Nevertheless, it can still be 'teased' to take
artificial flies, spinners, plugs, and natural baits
(prawns and sprats) mounted on special flights. A
large-growing fish of immense
strength, sometimes caught to weights topping
40lb. |
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Shad
Alosa fallax (Twaite)
Alosa alosa (Allis)
Shad are rate in British waters, but the Twaite
(identified by a row of dark flank spots) is
probably more common than the allis. These
herring-like fish are anadromous; living in the sea
and estuary and entering the river to breed.
Spawning takes place between April and June, but big
runs unfortunately are now a thing of the past.
Light spinning is a deadly method if and when shad
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