Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-09-15
CITY AND DISTRICT.
FISHING AND FISHERMEN.


The Potomac is noted throughout the coun-
Cry as one of the best streams for the angler in
tie eastern portion Of our continent, and
never was there finer sport found upon it's
banks than Is afforded this season. Compare
lively few bass were taken out last season. be-
cause OF the almost continual turbid condition
OF the water. The same cause shielded the fish
caring considerable portion of the past spring
and summer. Hence the fnny tribe had I'M
usual opportunity to multiply and replensh the
stream. As one of the most skillful fishermen
remarked the other day, 1.-The river is just full
of bass"
THE ANGLERS OF WASHINGTON.
The knights of the rod and line are well re-
presented in Washington. There is not city
In the union that contains a larger number OF
anglers-men who love the sport and follow it
because they love it. Many of them are expert
In all the art of taking fish. There are not a
few ladies' here, too, who delight in catching
bass, and some of them, also. are skilled in
handling the rod. Fly-fshng is not generally
popular with Washington anglers. As a rule
they prefer live bait to the deceptive fy one
reason often assigned being that large fish are
usually captured far beneath the surface Ex-
perienced fly fishers. however find no difficulty
Ia hiring the big fish TO the surface and some of
the largest catches (inciuding the largest fish,
OF the season have been made with the fly. The
bait bucket 10. however. the usual companion
OF the Washington angler, and there are several
parties along the canal, just beyond George
town, who drive thriving trade in catching
and selling minnows during the fishing season.
AN ERRONEOUS IDEA
With many the erroneous idea prevails that
they must go a considerable distance up stream
In order to find good sport. Those who have
f1shed the water nearer Washington know that
just Us many and just as large fish inhabit it as
are found farther up The theory that the bass are
mostly above the dam at Great Falls seems to
bequite generally accepted, though there is NO
sound reason for holding it. The angler who
has an inexhaustibe purse can afford to enter
tam such theory and act upon it; but he
whose circumstances compel him to count the
cost when he goes fishing will find it adj
outrageous to know that there is plenty
OF good fishing within easy and cheap
access of the city AcQuade's about eight
miles up the conduit road is
FAvORIrE POINT
with number of Washington anglers The old
'club house, about three milesfurther up is even
more popular, becase within close proximity are
deep and shallow, rapid and still water. The
house there is kept for public entertainment
HE fisherman who goes there can count the
cost beforehand. His expense will be fifty cents
per meal. ono charge for beds). and fifty cents
Tor boat LII he employs a man to row him that
VIII cost an additional dollar per day. By the
mail wagon, which leaves Georgetown daily,
the fare To Great Falls and points in that vcini-
fy. Is fifty cents. Then there's the canal racket
Which takes passengers to the Falls and back for
ffty cents; thus affOr1ng q cheap route BY land
ami water In going up to any of these points
IL Is best TO carry bait. there is no assurance
that ii can be had above Georgetown
GOOD WATER FOR FALL FISHING NOT FAR UP THE
RIVER.
There is, between the canal feeder dam and
aesluades ). a long stretch of water that offers
excellent fall fishing; yet, comparatively speak
Ing. 1t Is rarely ever disturbed by the anglers
hook portion of this water is within easy
walking distance from the Chain bridge. point
that can be reached by stage from Georgetown
Tor twenty-five cents OF the few who fish the
water last described there are some WHO. being
ooti9ed to keep their expenses within limits,
I'D. - the Chain bridge and walk the remainder
OF the distance.
FISHING CLUBS.
There are but few fishing clubs in Washing
fOn considering the large number here who in
daise in the sport The Woodmont club, with
It's extensive domain ON the upper Potomac, is
the BEST equipped. Then there is the Anglers
association. which keeps its boats at McOuade's
and the clubhouse" where the members do
the most of their fishing. Another club s pro-
tected, the design being to establish its head
quarters and keep its boats also at the ''club-
house" 1t is to be made up Of men who have
10 work for living, and economy Is to be stu
dleu III all Its arrangements. The purpose is to
lessen the cost OF fishing to those who become
members.