Is very vigorous and strong for its size, delights in rapid streams, takes the same baits and flies as the Trout, but when the water is low and the weather hot, is exceedingly fond of the maggot, or Brandling worm.
"The Teesdale Angler"
R Lakeland
Besides these there are Heaton Park, the Leazes Park, with its lakes and boats, Brandling Park, and others smaller than these; and last, but most important of all, the Town Moor, a fine breezy space to the north of the town, of more than 900 acres in extent.
"Northumberland Yesterday and To-day"
Jean F. Terry
Ay: you may gape like a brace of guddled Brandling: But that old bull-trout's grandsire to you both; And a double dose of his blue blood will run In the veins of your small fry-if fish have veins.
"Krindlesyke"
Wilfrid Wilson Gibson