The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20

wet a line on the opening days was, how
ever, Irresistible to large number of
anglers, and as consequence every little
pool that had a reputation of giving up to
the barnyard hackers nice mess of trout
in past years received visit from the
early birds. The general results were, of
course, poor, and what else may be ex-
pected when 1t is taken into consideration
that trout thoroughly satiated with food
is hiding beauty during the hours when
anglers are out and whipping.
The streams have now assumed an ap-
pearance which indicates good sport in the
near future for those who fancy the casting
OF flies over ripping waters. They have
taken on their summer dress. which to the
lovers OF tiy-casting is significant OF the
fact that artificial insects must be in
spected and line tackle prepared for out
ings in the country.
Although general reports are to the
effect that small fish are quite plentiful in
the streams nearest of access to this city,
it can be taken for granted, however, that
there are many fine whoppers that have
not yet been tempted by lure waiting for
the angler who can land with expert grace
and precision champion royal coachman
Immediately over the nose of the secreted
beauty.
Experience has more than proven that
large trout are rather timid in exposing
their silvery sides to every Tom, Dick and
Harry who wades mountain stream with
rod in hand. In fact, the big fellows, as
rule, are suspicious of everything that
glides on the water during the hours of
day when the sun is smiling upon every
body and everything in general. 1t is
when the sun has dipped behind the hills
and the shadows of night appear on the
surroundings, that the two-pounders con-
descend to take peep at passing objects,
that is, of course, with view of taking in
whatever variety of insect that may have
the misfortune to take water.
The angler who happens to be on the
stream then can safely count upon an oc
casional surprise when he probably least
expects it; but the pleasure that follows
the landing of well-conditioned fish will
assuredly make up for whatever little mis-
understanding the angler and the slippery
rocks may have had during his slips and
slides along a rough and treacherous
stretch of fishing country.
1t was stated a few days ago that the
Spring Valley Water Company had opened
Lake Pilarcitos to anglers. This statement
has proven true to some extent. as few
privileged anglers have cast their lines in
the waters of Pilarcitos and San Andreas
lakes. When they returned and made
known their catches to friends the report
circulated rapidly that Pilarcitos was open
and that the fishing was good. The officers
of the company state, however, that Pillar
citos Lake will not be generally opened
before May and as far as San Andreas is
when that favorite place will be opened.
1t is rather strange, however, that the
company should see tit to keep either the
Pilarcitos or San Andreas lakes closed to
anglers until midway in the season.
Both lakes contain many thousand more
fish than they should, as the food supply
is totally inadequate to keep such large
number of trout properly fed and in good
condition. A thinning out would assur-
eddy make a vast improvement in the quail
ity of the fish and also better sport would
result.
An angler writes to the sporting editor
for information concerning the stocking of
coast streams adjacent to this city with
Eastern trout, known as New Hampshire
trout Possibly the Fish Commissioners
can give the desired information. 1t is a
fact, however, that young steelhead and
rainbow trout have been placed in several
streams of Marin, Sonoma, San Mateo and
other counties near at hand, but whether
any of the New Hampshire trout fry have
ever tasted the public waters that are gen.
orally fished by anglers of this city we cam
not say.
1t can be taken for granted, however,
that Commissioner Emeric will give his
attention to the public interest so far as
stream stocking IS concerned, and that
Eastern as well as California trout will find
a home in the future in such streams as are
most generally patronized by the disciples
of this city. 1t can be almost safely said,
however, that very small number of
Eastern trout fry have had an opportunity
of enjoying the waters of public streams
adjacent to this city, although it was re-
ported that several thousand young East
erners had been planted in Lagunitas.
within easy access.
Frank Dolliver is seriously thinkin of
writing story for some weekly sporting
paper, entitled "An Angler Up a Tree"
According to Delivers friends the story
would make very interesting reading for
class of anglers who are fond of forbidden
fruit.
Messrs. Terry, Rondeau and Cooney en-
joyed splendid mud-turtle fishing last Sun
day in Mud-turtle Creek.
John Butler is looked upon as stand
ard authority on all angling matters, and
tip from John is sure to bring to an
angler a rise of some kind if thoroughly
digested.
Charley Cate has the honor of having
caught number of large trout since the
season opened on a spinner of his own
make, but the "trout- killers" are not for
sale, and consequently there is much jeal-
Gus feeling among the local fraternity.
Charley Precht caught nice basket of
fish at Point Reyes last Sunday and the
trick was accomplished by scientific fly
casting. June b. Walker was second best
with flies. Those who used bait had poor
success.
Reports from Boulder Creek state that
fly fishing is vastly improved.
The San Francisco and North Pacific
Railroad Company is studying the interest
OF its patrons by stocking the streams
which empty into the Russian River with
trout. No doubt the anglers will appre-
ciate the good work the company is doing
in their behalf. A letter from Cloverdale
states that the small streams adjacent to
the latter town are prolific of trout.
THE GUN.
Live and Artificial Bird Shoots That Will