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What is a grilse?

What is a grilse? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A young salmon after its first return from the sea.
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Quite a few salmon and sea trout have been seen running the river, although the main run of grilse is still not here.
This must have a considerable effect on the future supply of grilse in the Tweed.
As well as supporting an excellent run of summer grilse and sea trout, the quiet Cambusmore pools house some superb brown trout.
Do you consider grilse important to the health of salmon runs and the enjoyment of angling?
Perfect choice for the coastal fishing, Seatrout and grilse rivers and for rainbows in reservoirs.
In 1994, the fishery was completely hook and release, and it was estimated that only 23 salmon and grilse were released.

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