The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-06
Striped Bass Fishing.

There is no fish that swms I'm the
ocean possessing more gamey qualities
than the striped bass. Even those FISH
only one year old display a fishting ma
ture that delights the true hshermaa
while those OF large growth are posi-
lively pugnaclous when they find them
selves fastened by the cruel hook The
sport is. therefore, a fascinating one,
second only Ia salmon fishing, while the
conditions and surroundings are vastly
different
Tie noblest method OF catching this
truly noble deuizen Of the sea is that
practiced along the coasts Of Connecticut
and Massachusetts,. AT Newport the
Shoals, Nantucket, MarthHs Vineyard.
and other points fishing clubs have es-
tabl.shcd themselves and every vantage
ground is now occupied, for the sport
has become Il recognized source OF pleas
ure.
The usual method is to erect stands"
which extend out beyond the line OF the
surf. When the fisherman goes out with
his rod he Is accompanied by a boy. Who
carries a basket filled with young lob
sters. Breaking of the tails for bait,
which are used for the hook, the rest is
chopped UP into small fragments which
are called "chum.' This is sOwn broad
cast onto the surf. while the fisherman
makes a cast with his baited hook
The fish love to riot in the tumbling
surf, and finding the "chum" good feed
Ing ground, they gorge on every tempt
ing morsel. Finally, the fish strikes a
baited hook, when all Is confusion and
excitement. The gamey bass MAKES
desperate rush for the open SEQ, carry
ing with it the long line, which is whiz-
ling off the huge reel. He sometimes
takes 800 feet Of well-lald line, then turns
and heads for shore Here the skill Of
the fisherman comes into play. lie has
10 reel up swiftly IN order 10 keep d
strain on the prey, yet be prepared for
another dash for liberty and life.
II frequently takes an hour TO bring
the FISH to gaf, but when captured he
weighs from 100 10 300 pounds. llsh
weighing 80 pounds have been caught,
and II is the rule that the man catching
the largest bass during one season Is
called king Fish" Records are careful
ly kept, and many stirring tale Is told
OF the pursuit.
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