"That's a great deal to make one word mean," Alice said in a thoughtful tone. "When I make a word do a lot of work like that," said Humpty Dumpty, "I always pay it extra."

Saturday 25 September 2010

Baggits and Sprags

   
Salmon have a variety if names according to the stage they are at in their life cycle. Among these are;-

Alevin - fry or very young salmon
Parr - up to 2 years old
Samlet - young salmon
Sprag - young salmon
Smolt - young salmon migrating to sea
Sprod - salmon in its second year
Grilse - salmon on its first return from sea
Baggit - salmon just after spawning
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  1. Librarian25 September 2010 at 08:38

    Oh, can't you just hear some grumpy old Seaman shout "Baggits and sprags!!!" at the wind when it blows from the wrong direction?

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