The morning call., 1894-04-01

should be good results reported on the return
OF the diScirles of Walton.
The CALL OF last Sunday published the
names OF he best angling waters OF the coast
counties, aud as result The lovers OF the most
pleasant ana eXhilarallng OF outdoor sports
Will lie pretty we'll scattered when old Sol sails
DER The mountain tops this morning ana smiles
upon 1.-The gentle artists" who Will await his
arrival on the banks OF the many picturesque
streams, whose music at early morn is charm
ing TO the ear of the Inherent angler.
IL Is seldom that the first OF th" season has
been ushered in under such favOrabl auspices.
In past years The streams have been III alnost
perturbed state on the inaugural day OF The
troui-hshIDg season, and, as a consequence, the
only good catches made were by men who
understood The topography of The country and
lourneyed long distances to the heddwatefs Of
streams, where they encountered good sport.
This year the conditions viii be entirely
different. as lDe tout Will Iecede with the
waters, and good fishing may be LOOKED for in
the rivers which ale fed by the small creeks
which have heretofore "panned QUIZ so well on
"al foops day"
Although many anglers are Of the opinion
that IL is yet too early for fly fishing, those who
Will accepl Of the first opportunity TO wet line
should not fail TO try cast, as they will GER
tainly be rewarded handsomely.
To guarantee successful results the angler
who has made up his mind To try flies in prefer
ence 10 spoon OF worm Should nrst discover
what color OF fly the trout are taking. This
trick can be done by shaking the trees on the
banks OF The creek aud "baggDg' some of the
insects which are flushed thereby. The II xt
thing 10 be done is 10 note the color of the
wings and body of The natural lure and initiate
II as closely as possible by reference 10
The fybook. This Will save considerable time
In prospecting for and experimenting with arti-
hcIal Insects, none OF which tried might answer
the taste of the denZsns OF the cold, cold
stream
The illustration which accompanie this arti-
Gle VIII give anglers an idea OF VIVA they m v
expect at any time when wading some creeks
at this season OF the year with rubber boots
minus nails. The Shiny substance which con-
gregates Oh rocks has time and again been
means OF cooling the ardor OF many an tntbu-
SlaStc angler. Slips can easily be avoided by
having thin leather sole attached 10 The
rubber boot. Even without nails the leather
Will suffice and be a means Of saving the trout
Catcher from dip which, 10 say the least, is
not at all relished, although unquestionaDly
refreshing.
The streams which viii receive a good whip.
ping today are lien Ellen In Sonoma County,
Paper Mill and Lagunltas in Marin County,
Los Gatos IN Santa CLARA County. Boulder in
Santa Cruz County. Furissima, San Gregoro
and Pescadero In Santa Clara and Santa Cruz
counties. There are many other streams in the
counties slated which Will have their compile.
ment OF visitors, and there is no doubt bur that
from number OF the small crecks there will
be many a 'WhippeT' depart TO fill SPACE in the
grass-bottom baskets of the Waltoninns The
CALL Is III receipt of news from the following
we'll and favora0y known disciples Of angling
who have made timely preparations for a wet
on The 1st OF April, viz: CHARLES Precht, Otto
Bransdorff, w. b. Babcock, Sid Hall. Jack
Samrui, Bob Taylor, A. A. Banz, f. Venker G.
McGinnis L. Morton, A. Kranse. Ii. Vol-rs,
Colonel Gregory of Baden. F. D. spadlng.
/. M. Henry, C. Lippman. w. Lowen-
berg, L.. A. RoDdean. AL Smith, PRO
tess0r'' Terry, g, +. RAYMOND, A Banker,
Charles Ohm. DR.. Dean, john Butler, Charles
Dhtz, A. Newman, John Gallagher. j. Burgess,
Charles Green. A. Driftau. Frank Marcus H.
Perkins, r. Brooks, Oscar Lewis Henry Skin
ner, Frank Vernon, Harry Weise, Captain
Rogers, Robert H0wson, A. Larsbach, r..
Boy T. Dau O'Connel Professor. Mckenzie
and Noble, famous Scotch anglers, Dr. watt,
john Benn, DR.. OBJ. Burns, james Chesley,
Merton G. Allen, Howard Vernon and A. V.
ball.
THE CALL wishes all patrons Of the pastime
pleasant days outing and successful return
from the happy fsbing grounds.
Ii is rumored that the Fish Commissioners
propose to resign in favor of The officers OF the
State Sp0rtmen's Association. who will conduct
the fish and game interests OF the State.
The Edinburgh Review for January contains
an excellent article upon THE Progress of
Angling" The following portion OF the article
Will undoubtedly befead with interest by those
who have mastered tn art Of fly casting:
IN the south of England dry fy-ishlng has
been within the last fifteen or twenty years, In