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Angling Sketches
Angling Sketches by Thomas Tod Stoddart is a collection of charming and reflective essays that blend the art of fishing with vivid descriptions of nature, offering both practical advice and poetic musings on the joys and meditations of angling.-
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THE CONFESSIONS OF A DUFFER
In "The Confessions of a Duffer," the narrator humorously chronicles his experiences and misadventures in fishing, providing a candid insight into his self-acknowledged lack of skill and technique in the sport. Despite his enthusiastic love for fishing, he humorously describes himself as a natural-born "duffer," a term he uses to denote his incompetence and clumsiness, which manifests through a series of comical failures and mishaps. The "duffer" attributes his failure in fishing to a combination of…-
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A BORDER BOYHOOD
other skies, in new countries, or under the green grass. But the remembrance of them, and of the days by Yarrow and Ettrick and Tweed, is a possession forever, tender and not altogether sad. The old waters still murmur, the old songs are still sung, the old names echo in memory. In the solitudes of the streams, under the shadows of the towers and woods, perhaps, even now, the fairy deer may be seen by children's eyes, and the Silver Lady of the Scotts may glide through the copse or stand with her foot in…-
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LOCH AWE–THE BOATMAN’S YARNS
Loch Awe, Scotland, offers a unique angling experience distinct from the easily accessible and overfished waters of the region. Despite the challenges of finding good trout fishing in Scotland south of the Pentland Firth, Loch Awe remains a gem for those seeking the blend of solitude, natural beauty, and angling. Unlike the polluted or overfished rivers closer to urban centers, Loch Awe and other remote lochs offer better prospects for anglers, with Sutherland's lochs standing out for their accessibility…-
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THE YARN OF THE BLACK OFFICER
In "The Yarn of the Black Officer," part of the "Angling Sketches" collection, the tale unfolds around a dark character known as the Black Officer and his extraordinary life, as told by a boatman. Originating from the 18th century, during a time when the Black Watch (42nd Highlanders) was recruiting, the Black Officer is dispatched to enlist men, by persuasion or force, with a promise of merely parading before the King in London—a promise unfulfilled. Instead, they are sent to India, highlighting the…-
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LOCH-FISHING
Loch-fishing in Scotland presents a tapestry of mystery and intrigue, illustrated through the varying character and behavior of trout across different lochs. In Loch Borlan, for example, small trout are abundant and eager, contrasting sharply with the rare, larger specimens found in lakes like Loch Awe and Loch Tummell. This variance raises questions about the ecological dynamics within these waters. The narrative then shifts to a quaint tarn near a village, revealing how trout can suddenly become the…-
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LOCH LEVEN
In "Loch Leven," the chapter from "Angling Sketches," the author weaves a tapestry balancing the serene art of angling with the allure and disappointment of chance, as exemplified by his friend's contrasting hobbies of fishing and gambling at Monte Carlo. This narrative delves into the angling experience at Loch Leven, juxtaposing the contemplative solitude of fishing with the communal and competitive nature brought about by angling clubs and competitions. Through a mix of personal anecdote and descriptive…-
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THE BLOODY DOCTOR
In the chapter titled "The Bloody Doctor (A Bad Day on Clearburn)" from "Angling Sketches," the narrator reminisces about their unforgettable experiences fishing at Clearburn Loch, a place notorious for its challenging fishing conditions yet irresistible due to its abundance of trout, a rarity in other local waters devastated by pollution and overfishing. The loch's untouched population of trout draws the narrator back, despite the many difficult days spent attempting to catch them. The chapter paints a…-
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THE LADY OR THE SALMON?
The tragic and poignant tale of the Hon. Houghton Grannom unfolds within the somber context of his untimely demise while angling on the Tweed River. This narrative, rooted in the vestiges of honor, love, and despair, chronicles Grannom's fatal entanglement with a salmon, resulting in his death in the dangerous waters known as "The Trows." Grannom, embroiled in personal turmoil following the abrupt cancellation of his wedding to Olive Dunne due to a regrettable incident that marred their nuptials, decides…-
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A TWEEDSIDE SKETCH
The tale unravels as a cautionary adventure, serving to remind the heedless of the vital importance of meticulousness, even in pursuits as leisurely as fishing or golf. It opens with the narrator lamenting his past disregard for detail— a trait that has consistently led to avoidable mishaps, not just in fishing, but across life's many arenas. Through his story, a plea is made to embrace thoroughness in every endeavor, driven by the narrator's own regret over a lifetime's worth of carelessness. The…-
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