Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-05-22

Izaak Walton.
Irving out to Togus one sees on the right
nahd side of the road. near the Chelsea line.
small cottage. By the roadside in front of
the house wooden fish bangles on a line from
aposf, like the guardian spirit of the establish
ment. Here dwells Michall Britt. a lannon's
manufacturer of all kinds of flies for fishing.
VINO has made this science a speciality for
years, and who is celebrated far and wide for
.he artistic way in which he fabricates the
most alluring flies from feathers and silk.
Mr. Britt has been an enthusiastic
angler time out of mind Born in Kings
county, Ireland. as boy he fshed in the
streams OF his native country, casting his
nies IN the Bresne. the Shannon. and in the
sparkling waters of the county Kerry. He
commenced making flies when II wears of age.
and has been working at il more or less
ever since Coming to this country in 1856
ne worked at trout-fiy making until the out
break of the rebellion, when he enlisted. and
served in the army four years and three
months Although now incapacitated from
enjoying his favorite amusement, yet Mr..
Britt loves the sport as dearly as ever and could
reveal to many of our most skilful fishermen
secrets of fish lore of which they never
dreamed. Mr.. Britt has gentlemanly con-
tempt of the man who will catch fish in any
other manner than with rod and fly, holding
angling with worms to be unsportsmanlike.
In his house he has material for manufacture
ing at least 5000 flies. The little box which
he brings 20 Augusta contains a bewildering
array of feathery beauties-fies in which
brilliant crimson, purple and gold
en- feathers are artistically combined
with soberer tints. 1t is now the
season of the year hen the woods and streams
have a wonderful fascination to every healthy
man, and few hints on the best methods of
wooing the coy denizens of our crystal
streams and lakes will be most timely.
''What is the best time for trout fishing?'
asked the Journal representative, seeking to
draw the veteran out.
The trout season has already begun, and
will last until September. They will take
the worm better now than at any other time
of the year"
'What part of the stream do trout frequent
at this time of the year,
''You will find the trout now in eddes and
deep pools. They go there to lie in wait for
flies and grubs as they drop on the surface of
the water and avoid the rapid part OF the
brook. In the summer they move out into
3 I.a ratn 10 and thn
fall they again return to the hooks and
eddies."
.'When is the best time of day to fish for
trout %
''In the spring, mornings; in the fall, eve
nings.'
do you recommend fly or a worm for
trout fishing 2"
A shadow of scorn fickered over Mr..
Britt's face. "a fly, by all means. Some
times trout are capricious, and won't take
they will act.
ssWhat flies are used for trout:"
'In MAY you need a book with quite an
assortment. They will now take the small
Montreal, dark fox, harc's ear and yellow,
hare's ear and caret and others. These are
the early flies If you want snowy fly,
try the green fox, light ash FOX, green gosling
or yellow goslng. As the season advances
YOU will need to commence with Iackle flies,
made of wren feathers, grouse, etc. In the
fall you use the same flies as in the spring.
You must have book of dies, and try them
ali. Sometimes their appetites need to be
tempted with variety of flies before they
seize the hook
ssHow about black bass?'
They are a coarser fish than trout, but
gamey. They will bite at any time of day,
but best in the morning and evening. Black
bass frequent the shadows, near deep water
The black bass season does not open until
July LIST"
.sWhat flies succeed best with black bass!'
.erbo scarlet ibis. Montreal, brown Haokel
plain. brown Hackel winged, yellow grass
hopper and others
Are our Maine streams and lakes getting
lenuded of fish!'
..Thev are and will have to be replenish-
ed Fishing is noble sport, and care must
he taken to keep the brooks well stocked If
we wish to enjoy it.
This evening missionary service VIII be
held in st. Marks church, in this city, on
which occasion the Rev. Archdeacon kirkby
of York. in the Diocese of Moosonee, British
America. will be present and speak on the
subject of Christian Missions. More 'hah