Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-18

Substantial citizens Of the community
forty-four years ago organized what was
called the Columbia Fishing Club. The
club, Oldest of it's kind in this city, is in
existence today.
For most of it's long life the club home
has been on Mundy Point, lower Poto-
mac. Recently new site was selected
and house built at Lewisetta, near the
mouth of Coan river, one Of the prettiest
locations along the lower river. Many
members who spent their outing there
this summer have just returned. From
the new home can be seen the broad ex-
Lookout. 1t is buff in cluster of tall
pines and overlooks a fine sandy beach.
Only $50 feet from the salt water, the
bathing facilities are all that could be de-
sired.
Frederick Bergman, a charter member
Of the club. was on the recent outing with
the boys" He enjoyed himself as much
as he did the first time the club spent the
season on salt water. He is the only
charter member now connected with the
club.
Other members who enjoyed this year s
outing were Thomas NJ. Dove, r. w.
Colman, F. ]. Coleman Of Philadelphia,
John T. Foy, Thomas Devine, Moses Col
man, ]. e. stockett. w. w: Boyle; w. F
Tappan, E. c.. Coleman. ]. F. Coleman
of New York, George Green. Philip Ryan,
J. E. vanhorn. D. v. Chism and !. H.
Rowland. Guests Of the club were j. w,
Stockett, William Staub, frederick
Dieterich and Thomas Garner.
From the time the members and their
guests reached Columbia Shore until they
boarded the boat to return from Lewiset-
ia was one round Of pleasure. There was
always something doing-hshing. oyster
roasts, crab feasts or other diversion.
Fishing was better than for years. 1t
was only a matter of an effort to bring In
a big string. Trout. bluefish, croaker and
spot were exceptionally plentiful. Occa-
sionally a larger fish took the tempting
peeler, soft crab or spot bait
The waters about Solomons Island, in
view Of which there are so many attrac-
tive points, continue to afford good sport
Albert Lynn and Robert Livingston. who
planned a ten-day trip to the popular
resort. have returned home with news of
big catches and enjoyable outings. With
them were Andrew Johnson. E. ID
Brooks, Charles Johnson, Walter Files
and BENJAMIN Greenfield.
Milestone. the only oasis in the des-
ert." is an attractive place for many
sports who visit Solomons Island; not be-
cause It is the only wet spot in that sec
ton. but because of good fishing and Of
congenial company found on the ST. Mary
side. only a short sail across the river
There were fish on all sides Of the
island. out in the bay and up the river"
said Albert Lynn. IT have spent many
year beats anything l have ever SEEM"
John Hurley has never before done any
salt water fishing. He is satisfied he will
not have to take back seat when count
visits paid them by Fred Mersheimer and
his party are telling Of fish they caught
''Ten you conhded old Cap'n Bill to
another fisherman, II was glad Capt.
he had stayed there's no telling but what
he'd got all the fish,"
Just of Town Point. the home Of Judge
Crane, anglers were able to get all the
trout tailors and spots they could carry
homeward. the Patuxent river there af.
fording sport as good as out in the bay.
oysters enough from the natural rocks in
the bay to serve for roasts on the shore
at Drum Point, while crab feasts were
provided at night
John w. Hurley has made such a great
record this summer taking bass from the
river that he Is going to show his friends
that he Is also something Of a saltwater
fisherman. 1t is his intention to go to
the mouth OF the Patuxent river where
water. Of almost any depth is to be found.
II he succeeds as we'll as he did on the
upper Potomac. his friends say, he will
astonish the natives.
When Capt. George Condiff has to
ley's fish ashore" said larry Miller, you
know somebody will be astonished, and
the captain will have fish enough to last
him all the winter"
Bass fishermen have no cause for COM
plant about conditions OF water or scare
ity Of fish. The Potomac and Shenan-
0oah rivers and their tributaries have
been clear most Of the spring and sum-
mer. Fish taken from both streams out
number any seasons catch for years.
Between Washington Junction and Har-
pers Ferry fishing has been particularly,
good. Many local sportsKnen have done
angling there. Fish from the river in
that section have taken prizes offered by
Washington dealers for the largest fish
caught during a week.
Many anglers contend that the largest
bass are usually caught during the lat
ter part of September and throughout
October. In that belief many postpone
their trips until late in the season. Bass
have been taken from the river late in
November. whom 1t 10 really too cold to
enjoy sport. Several years ago q party
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