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The Great Lake Trout, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The Great Lake Trout, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Great Lake Trout, 1862. The Loch Awe fish are described as being very ferocious; hence their scientific name of Salmo ferox. They grow to a large size, specimens having been caught weighing upwards of twenty pounds; but the flavour is far from delicate, and the flesh is coarse and of an orange-yellow colour. The usual way of taking the great lake trout is to engage a boat, which must be rowed gently through the water; the proper bait is a small trout, with at least half a dozen hooks projecting from it, and the tackle requires to be of very great strength. This fish is distributed over many of the Scottish lochs, especially the larger and deeper ones...it roves about acting as a bully and a cannibal, preying extensively on the smaller fishes...they are extremely voracious, and have been known to be dragged for long distances...We are surprised that no effort has yet been made to cultivate our great lochs on the piscicultural system. With such a vast expanse of water as is presented by some of these lakes, and having ample river accommodation at hand, there cannot be a doubt of the success of artificial breeding, were it properly gone about, in these localities'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This image, titled 'The Great Lake Trout, 1862,' showcases the magnificent and formidable Salmo ferox, also known as the Loch Awe trout. The Loch Awe fish are renowned for their ferocity, with some specimens growing to over twenty pounds. However, their size comes with a price, as their flavor is far from delicate, and their flesh is coarse and of an orange-yellow hue. The Great Lake Trout is a resident of many Scottish lochs, particularly the larger and deeper ones. This voracious fish roams about, acting as a bully and a cannibal, preying extensively on smaller fishes. They are extremely voracious and have been known to be dragged for long distances. The illustration is taken from an article published in the Illustrated London News in 1862, which describes the Great Lake Trout's unique characteristics and the challenges of catching them. The article suggests using a small trout as bait, with at least half a dozen hooks, and strong tackle. Despite their size and strength, it is surprising that no significant efforts have been made to cultivate Scotland's great lochs using the piscicultural system. With the vast expanse of water presented by some of these lakes and ample river accommodation, the potential for successful artificial breeding is undeniable. This image serves as a reminder of the natural beauty and intrigue that can be found in Scotland's waters, waiting to be explored and appreciated.
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