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only the right places, but the one right day, for not one trout has
been caught there since. Perhaps with the high water the fish came up
from Snake River, although trout are supposed to live in clear water.
We can dispose of any number of birds and fish here, for those that
are not needed for our own large mess can be given to the soldiers,
and we often send chicken and trout to our friends at Fort Bridger.
The farther one goes up the stream the better the fishing is--that is,
the fish are more plentiful, but not as large as they are here.
About sixteen miles up--almost in the mountains--was General Crook's
favorite fishing ground, and when he was in command of the department
he and General Stanley, who also is an expert fisherman, came here
many times, consequently General Stanley is familiar with the country
about here. The evening after my splendid catch, General Stanley said
that he would like to have Mrs. Ord and me go with him up the stream
several miles, and asked if I would be willing to give Mrs. Ord the
stream, as she had never used a fly, adding that she seemed a little
piqued because I had caught such fine fish. I said at once that I
would be delighted to give her the lead, although I knew, of course,
that whoever goes second in a trout stream has very poor sport. But
the request was a compliment, and besides, I had caught enough fish
for a while.
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