The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-11

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bait. which is easily procured with, us; migt
be a most tempting. lure for our fresh: waite
red color OF the boiled shrimp is a strong lac
tor in favor OF its attractiveness. Moreover
oiors the quality OF novelty to which fish ar
koenly susceptible
The late date Aug. u at W hich black bas
fishing opens on Lake George is very trying 4
the patience OF many amateurs. They complain
that when the season opens tho iish have move
scattered over YER tho grass Last year lie V earl
fishing was poorer than common, inasmuch a.
the open winter. and consequently watme
water, induced the fish to spawn In advance o
the usual time. and TO make a CORRESPONDENCE
early migration from tho shores This seasor
results. This is BY no means to be regretted
inasmuch MS two years OF poor fishing will re
suit, when a normal season is reached, In
very large Increase in the number OF fish. II
Lake George the pike are protected during the
spawning season. This IS considered hurttu
| to the bass by many amateurs. II Ia probable
however that this theory is hardly tenable.
The attention Of lovers OF striped bass fish
ing is called 70 the opportunity presented for
that sport in the ST. John Riverot Now Bruins.
wick. Each year. beginning about June I,, Is;
tidewatcr., which is about eighty miles from
tho mouth and short distance above the
with tho rod and many more might be killed
Tho me nat HsS who S are Sys'0 almost the only
fishermen who troll the st. ,S 5Sh,n =
| use very henNy rOdS ana coarse tuckle,
| consequently they do not secure the sport that
arc capable OF enloyipg. Although this year
mea who always look for giant fish will do well
a surfoit Of bass fishing. they may whip the
pools OF the upper river for salmon. or It's trib-
utaries for trout.
In 1873 some Pacific coast salmonwore, plant,
ed in the Susluehanna River by the United
States Fish ,CoVmission. Since that time ne
result of their effort. Last. year salmon Of
the above species. weighing about ut went twenty
victim to the rapidly recedng waters OF, late
freshet. 1t will be of interest TO learn whether
In the course OF the present season ano Sae
or taken.
son River fEH suggests the possibility Of favor
able results from fishing the pools below
the dam at Troy f99rh salmon lnsn ,h Ths
during during tho last season was largely in ex.
cess OF that Of previous years; and as hnt very
OF an Increased supply for this season.
Alaska is the great breeding ground OF vast
hocks OF migratory fowl. Mr. 2. j. Green OF
North Sound. western Alaska. who gives close
attention TO these annual migrations. says that
other other fowl. Up on Goievin Bay, on the, north
these these fowl Ali the BIRDS In creation seem
ingly. go to that country to breed Geese
ducks and an bs Of sand h
lay their eggs in the blue stem grass Of tho
lowlands,, where. up the river little way from
ing. Myriads Of swallows and robins are there,
as well as millions of magnificent grouse.
This grouse turns white in winter The wild
fowl and other game live on salmon berries. |
with which all the hills are literally covered.
Tho Monaghan pheasants introduced into |
the State Of Washington have increased largely |
S ss Now IN the
which they das he'd against the sides OF their
hose which i survived we're hatched Under
barnyard fowl the quiet Of whose environment |
has changed the nature of the bird. SO that 1t
may now be said. barring its brilliancy OF |
Dlumage. to BIO almost OF another species.
The following are reports of results and
prospects Of inland fishing
North Madison. Conn.-The anglers on the
Hammonasset River Gc are reported to have very
,Wurtsboro, N. Y;-Those who, have been out
since MAY hs Ss hSd gGoS ssk iron,
M Ei sihHs a' Manor n Y.-Best ever known
Monticello N. Y. MAY 2).-Fine mesees have
been taken In many streams near this village
'is iSerty. \. Y"Nearly 200 pounds of trout
we're caught in this section on May /. 1t was
not a good day. The sun was very bright, with
Y YtSm sH N, Y.-Many nice trout have
'es3 taken SINCE Nay osbsrmon cav tba
iSIr N. Y.oMuilet. porch, and pickerel
nIy sRns With saud has bsea
cry good for the past week or two. One specl-
men weighed S3od s.; pounds shor. throo uoo,.. uo
nay expect to h9ar Of good catches, party
# twenty is coming from m, Boston on June1.
Alton Ho0i Bay, Il, H@H number u Of lake trout
aught in the BAY, here recently. Six taken
eeently weighed fogr pounds each Think
Brockway, n. b., Canada.-The prospects for
rout fishing here are most excellent.
cry good. The roads TO the ponds and
treams however Gre long Eu and rough:
he 2 guides as icing quite scarce this season. -
Arthurette, n. B.-fhe prospects, for salmon
nd trout this season are very good.
'ass in Rice Lake and tributary streams. Sea-
on opens June Is. Prospects, never so good
romise Of irstci black bass and picEerel
Ii St. Gatherings Lake, six miles from here
NH be good at Grnd ke streS@ as
Don as the Ice goes out from May 10 to mid
ESstiss Me;-Anglers may take all the trout
liver region. is full Of small lakes and trout in
|
locked with piekerel. A fine camp is estab-
Ished at found Mountain Lake.
Lambert Lake. Me.-Only a few trout in the |
AXE, not worth the trouble Of anglers who
ave SO many better waters to choose from.
Kennebago Lake. Me.-Iest OF fly fishing for
rout. Bait is seldom used
Crawford. Mea,-Pickerel only in Pakey Lake.
Waite. Me.-There will be good fishing in
Ogue Tho indications are that We shall have
N unusual number of anglers this season.
Brookton. Ne.-The fishing is first-class for
rout aud salmon, pickerel and white perch.
Deerbrook Me.-Pelican Lake abounds In
sh, and large catches are made.
Medd ybumps. Me.-Black bass and pickerel |
My in Meddy bumps Lake.
South Beddington. Me.--Good prospect for
rout in the brooks, and pickerel in the ponds.
Grand Lake Stream-ProsUects as usual Tor
lir catch OF lnnd.locked salmon togue brook
.kes and streams Ice will probably 10 out
.om May 10 to ~. ,
ood trout fishing here. Water too high now,
Mortified. Me.-Lakes and streams abound
! trout, perch. and pickere. A camp Is estab-
sh cd twenty miles from here.
Lake Delaware. n. i.-Prospects for trout
ute good. ,