The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-01
IN TIE WQaLD OF ANIMALS.
Notes of Sport with Rod,
Reel, and Gun,
WHEItE THE TROUT LIES.
Spring and Summer Stories of
Birds and Bears.
HEIsE THE TROUT LIES.

Two wicked Bears, who CouIdn't, How
ever. stand n Characterize Old Settler
Tells About tho Catnmount He Killed
some wise Rats that Got Left After All.
One OF tho most experienced and EXPERT
anglers Of the state gives information in rela-
zion to trolling for trout at Lake George. Al
though tho weather was most unpropltious.
and no was able to fish but a single day. he
took ton trout OF n total weight OF 52h pounds:
the largest Weighing ten pounds He attributes
his success TO tho fact that he trolled at tho
surface with n half-ounce sinker. while every
one else was using ono OF from four to eight
ounces. The correspondent states that had he
given his attention exclusively to fishing dur
ing his stay Mt Lake George instead OF mark
ing favorable localities for future paintings OF
trout fry. he thinks he could have filed boat
with 1sh. This experience with u light sDker
in fishing at this season for lake trout, confirms
the practice of the late Seth Green, as stated on
n previous occasion in this column. The abun-
dance uf trout In LakeGeorGe Is no more marked
than in almost all OF the waters of the northern
part OF this State: moro trout than in years.
and in finer condition. For this slow but con-
start increase in the number OF FISH the credit
should be bestowed upon comparatively
small group. which has, in the face OF dcpress-
irC discourasements. freely given OF Its time
and intelligence TO the effort OF restocking the
States depleted streams and lakes. Lake
George owes its present prolilcness entirely to
the Fish and Game Protective Association,
which has jurisdiction within its limits Sem
eca Lake. which is. Of all the larger sheets Of
water In northern New York, the one at the
lowest uiscatorial ebb. ii the same care and
:recaution is given to it. may easily be restored
to Level with that Of Lake George. 1t is almost
safe to say that with the growing interest
which is now noticeable among all kinds OF
reonle in the restocking OF fished-out waters.
within twenty years they will contain as many
fish as they are capable OF supporting. The
terisive incredibly with which reports Of the
plentifuness of trout have been received for
many years has now given place to an accept
cd recognition OF the encouraging outlook.
Many OF the younger generation OF anglers
are as skilfu in casting the fly as they are in
handling tho modern canoe. and they have q
great advantage over their predecessors. The
younger mon are in a measure independent Of
the once indispensable guide. inasmuch as
they are thoroughly trained In the knowledge
of the significance Of every ripple and eddy in
rapid streams. They know by the appearance
of the water whore q treacherous rock or
sunken log is concealed, and have the
presence OF mind to overcome every dan
ger. Their handy and fleet little craft
may be used. not only as n conveyance,
but as a shelter. The opening OF the
black bass fishing season In Pennsylvania
offers an opportunity to the young men to
combine delightful canoeing and fishing ex-
petition. from the head waters OF the Susque-
hanna, in OtseRo Lake. to Harrisburg or be-
yond. For such a voyage no elaborate outfit
is required. as beautiful villages are met with
at brief intervals. At Cooperstown. where the
river leaves the lake. the stream has depth
OF three feet or more. Rather. however. than
start at the actual outlet 1t will be better to
make the point OF departure below the first
dam. inasmuch as carry would have to be
made there in any event Below this obstacle
the river for some distance Is plentifuly
planted with sunken rocks and trees. while
the current in places is very rapid. The
stream is also SO crooked as to have received
from the Indians the name OF the Big Ser
rent" Rocks and sundry logs however. are
only minor danger; the terror OF navigation
5or the first forty miles below Cooperstown is
found in the barb wire fences which are
stretched across the stream to prevent, the
meet the navigator at the most inconvenient
turns. The only way successfully TO avoid dis
Ssance and have Within easy reach sG good
sharp Ratchet Apart from these and the low
what unexpectedly. the navigation Is not at
rapids OF the river above Clinton the black bass
stream widens, larger fish are found.
The conditions under which black bass fish
5nG in the susquehanua. River, are the most
successful are when the stream Is falling after
a severe rise and before the water becomes on
wind. Then the bass are feeding near patches
OF grass or In strong current about rocks. As
Inches an eight ounce rod is heavy enough.
and for greater sport one even lighter would be
desirable. The line should have leader three
ieet long with single hook and mnnow bait.
For taking the smaller bass no sinker Is neces
fishing is necessary a small buckshot will suf-
flee. That point where the best fishing may
be looked for is about AIiddletown.
The spokane Falls Rerie,o sounds the note OF
alarm at the proposed introduction OF The black
tnRton. 1t alludes to the talk OF transplanting
bass into Loon Lake. y considers such g
ths East is game fish and almost i1i unequaled
1oT the sport 1t offers anglers, the, Hepie'1 con-
the ASS no In 9 va hHf
siders would be to sound the death knoll Of the
t trout there FL, The waters and lakes Of Washing.
sport, and will for many a, day. TO, make Il
necessary to begin black bass fishing. i
fish that Loon Lake has no outlet and
that the trout Of other streams would not
but trout have been caught in Loon Lake aud
have gone in there. and by the same process
trout The Rere,s co concludes i its protest by
urging those who cannot get on without black
bass fishing to return to tho elete East, and
trail around the sedgy, lily pad lined shores OF
Wisconsin's lakes and leave the streams and
anglers, the trouting fraternity" This pro-
oughly alive the press OF tho Union now goner-
ally Is In. keeping vlgilant watch on the in
to injure any particular SORT Of fishing would
have passed unnotced except by technical
journals
A correspondent at Bathurst, New Bruns-
wick. gives Information in relation to the sea
trout lso'calledl fishing II the Tabusntac
stream may be reached either by the lntercol-
onlal Railroad, alighting at Bartibagne station.
and proceeding thence by blackboard or u
small schooner may be chartered at Chatham.
on tho Mirimlchi River and voyage OF forty
mouth OF the Tabusintac.
The so-called sea trout OF this stream are in
reality brook trout, which. after they have at
taned certain size descend to the salt water
pools. where food ia more abundant. In tho
months Of May, June. and July. they have the
silVery. sheen OF the sea trout; but IN Septem-
Dar Whan Ihay aapAnh the fraAh In