Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-06-28
SENATOR'S WHO GO A FISHING.
STATESMEN WHO LOW To CAST Ply AND
OTHERS WHO PREFER THE BAIT ROD

expert Anglers in the Upper House.
STATESMEN WHO Low To CAST A FLY AND
OTHERS WHO PREFER THE BAIT ROD
There are not many who would take Senator
Edmunds TO be one Of the most skillful anglers
in the country. He can. however. cast a ay
with the best of EN-. and fairly revels in the
sport He is an expert at salmon fishing and
has killed many a big fellow with a light
rod. by deNterity and patience alone.
Nor Is Mr.. Edmuuds the only accomplished
,and enthusiastic disciple Of Walton in his branch
OF the national legislature. In fact. some Of the
best anglers anywhere TO be foand are in the
Senate
HON. WADE HAMPTON
is almost without peer as a fy-nshermau. It
Is not alone the ease and grace with which ha
handles the rod that gives him pre-emincncs
in the piscatOrial art, but he is thoroughly
yersed I'm every branch OF the sport. His fond
ness for IL has led him to study the philosophy
Oh angling the habits OF game fishes. and the
utility Of tackle He is a recognized authority
on all matters pertaining to the sport Ii has
not been many days since Senator Uanpton
with naked line on Hight rod. made a cast
that sent the end OF the line twenty -four Yards
SENATOR FRYE
Is another skillful manipulation Of the nv. He
delights In coaxing the wary trout 10 take the
lure. and his sunburnt face il proof or the dill
Gence with which he plies the rod through the
fishing season.
SENATOR VEST
Is also skilful angler. and a remarkably
successful one. In the rivalry that ALWAYS goes
with the fishing party he invariably enters with
genuine spirit, and he usually wins the cham
plonship, by killing the biggest fish and the
greatest number.
SENATOR NC rHERsoN
is another superb angler. He is the owner Of
one OF the most complete and costly outfits that
was perhaps ever collected together With the
adjournment OF Congress he betakes himself
and tackle TO the haunts OF bass and trout and
Tor change he sometimes goes in quest u
salmon.
SENATOR PLATT
OF Connecticut, is likewise an ardent lover OF
the sport, and he is entitled TO rank with the
experts. He makes an annual tour through
the Adirondachs, where he has fine permanent
camp.
SENATOR KENNA.
OF West Virginia, is "a fond OF the rod aud reel
as of following the hounds His home is pleas
ant and popular resort for sportsmen. He keeps
fishing tackle enough to supply friends and
neighbors on any occasion. aud he Is ALWAYS
ready, II fishing fails. to start his hounds on the
trail.
SENATOR MILLER
OF New York, knows how to cast a fly to per-
lection, and Senator Sewel il familiar with the
exciting thrill that runs all through a man
when he has a strike"
SENATOR GARLAND
is fond OF fishing, but he is rather old fashioned
In his Ideas of the sport. lie does not banker
after split bamboo rod, but prefers the
natural cane pole. Nor does he care about artis-
ticaily handling fly. He would just ms soon
catch big bass with a mnnow for bait as to
ueluoe MIN TO the surface with fly.
SENATOR WILLIAMS
also prefers old-time methods, though he 10
fond Of the sport.
SENATOR VANCE
can handle the light fly rod and the heavier bait
rod with equal facility. His angling education
was acquired In North Carolina. where the
varieties of the flnny tribe are so numerous that
the sportsmen must learn all ways of taking
them.
SENATOR RANSOM
from the same state, likes to go fishing with a
jovial party, but he is not particularly fond OF
the sport. though he can handle q rod success
July when SO disposed.
SENATOR RIDDLEBERGER
Is impatient for adjournment that he NAV set
out upon sporting jaunt. lie has conforta-
be spring wagon and pair of excellent horses.
with which he will traverse the valley region Of
Virginia. fishing the streams and hunting the
Nils His family generally accompany him on
these trips.
SENATOR Nancy
is an enthusiast In bass fishing. but he is not
particular whether be takes them with bait or
fly.
SENATOR BECK
is willing to make one of fishing party most
any time, but its more the good company than
the sport that attracts him. He doesn't mind
holding a rod when the fish bite freely. but il
the bass has to be coaxed the Senator gets out
OF patience.
SENATOR DON CAMERON
Is another who goes fishing only when the com.
pany is to his taste. and for the fun that an
"Outing" with jolly crowd affords