R. D. Blackmore 
Crocker’s Hole 
From "Slain by the Doones"

In this humorous excerpt from the novel Slain by the Doones, the protagonist has a very memorable experience trying to capture and vanquish a prize fish that seems to be quite unwilling to part with its watery home. It’s a small masterpiece that highlights Blackmore’s unparalleled skill with local color and country folk.