The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-07-30

pursuu is the qualification of a greedy propensity. Nevertheless, we, ard those
with whom we have s. little sympathy. are, by a sort OF unavoidable law OF
Occasionally weak attempts have been made to classify the best Of this SRA
ternity under the name Of anglers. O by som title Of that kind. but such
efforts have always failed. Even Isaak Walton could not change the current
of human thought by calling his immortal book 1.-THE Compeat Angler" So
1t seems, however much those who fish may differ in social standing, in dspo
siton and character in motive and ambition, and even in mode of operation
all must abide, to the end of the chapter, in the contemplation O. TIT outside
world. within the brotherhood called Fishermen" Happily, however, this
those of is who properly appreciate the Importance If uphclding the respecta-
bfty OF decent fishing from coming to an agreement concerning certain causes
Of congratuhrhon and certain rules of conduct.
At this season. when the activities of genteel fishing usually begin. It is
fitting that a werd should be spoken that may not only rebound to our COM
fort and satisfaction, but may guard u asanst temptations hat easily Desct
even the best of fishermen.
We who claim to represent the highest fishing aspirations are sometimes
inclined to complain O days when the fish refuse to bite. There "a be no
Norsee exhibition that this of an entire mSconcepton OF a wise arrangement
for or benefit. We should always remember that We have about u O. every
side thousands of those who claim membership in the fishing fraternity. be-
cause In a way, they love 10 fish, when the fish bhe-and only then. These
IN contented only when capture is constant, and their only conception of the
pleasures of fishing rests upon uninterrupted slaughter. If We reflect or a
moment upon the consequences of turning a army Of fishermen like these
nicely the yicisstudes of fishing have been adjusted, and how precisely and
uscfuuy the fatal attack of dscouraging bad luck selects its victims If on
days when ne catch few or no fish We feel symptoms of disappointment these
should Immediately give way to satisfaction when W e remember how man,
spurious and discouraged fishermen are spending their time in hammocks or
under trees or on golf fields. instead Of with fishing outfits, solely on account
of just such unfavorabe days. We have n assurance mai II nn coud DC
easily taken at all times the fishing watersw within IL reach would not be de-
eratons Is these SAVIOR OF observation-disclosures and selfshness on our part We
are only recognizing the doctrine Of the survival Of the fttest as applied to
fishermen, and claiming that these "ftest" should have the best chance.
What has been said naturally leads to the suggestion that consistency re-
uures those of is who are right minded fishermen to reasonably limit our
selves as to the number of fish W e should take on favorable days. On II o a-
count should edible fish be caught in such quantities as to be wasted. BY
growth of greed, we prevent wicked waste, W re make it easier for u to beal
no fall between what We may determine upon as decent good luck and bad
luk O no luck, and we make ourselves at all points better men and better
We ought lot to forget these things as w enter upon the pleasure of our
ammers fishing. But tin any event let US take with us when We go out good
tackle good bait and plenty Of patience. If the wind Is in the south or west
50 much the better, but let's 60, wherever the wind may be. If we catch fish,
outing and the recreaton-more heaithfui and more enjoyable hal cn be
rained In any other way-The Independent