grilse

Adjective modifier

• small: Fish of 10lbs or even larger can be comfortably handled and even small grilse give a good account of themselves on such light tackle.

Modifies a noun

• fishing: The underrated spring fishing from February to May is more easily reserved than the oversubscribed grilse fishing in June & July.
• time: Fly-fishing at grilse time produces something of a dilemma for the salmon angler.

Noun used with modifier

• summer: Large spring sea trout, spring salmon and late summer grilse.