Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-28
ROD AND REEL.

Bass fishermen, who have been resting
on their oars since April ]. may try their
luck tomorrow without fear Of arrest by
the game WARDEN, policeman, park watch
man or other person. the season for an
Cling for such fish opening the day be-
fore Decoration day. There was time
when 1t did not open until June 1. but an
glers were disappointed at not being able
to land fish on the holiday and the law
was changed.
What use was there in changing the
law asks John w Hurley. one OF the
more enthusiastic anglers There are no
bass in the District to catch. Some peo-
pie think the club or large-mouth bass,
as they are called, give just as much
sport as the small-mouth fish. but that is
because they have not had the proper ex-
perience with the latter fish.
when a man has caught one small
mouth bass he seldom cares to take I'D
his time with other fish. 1t is true that
he may fish for perch and other small
fish during the closed season for bass.
but when small-mouth bass are to be
| caught he forgets there are any other fish
in the river
Bright and early tomorrow morning
their way in the direction of the river
Many OF them will stop at the tidal basin,
where so many plymouth bass were
caught last fall, others will find their
way to the deep water the Highway and
Chain bridges. where white perch Missis-
sippi and channel catfish and rockfish
are to be caught. Still others will seek
rest and recreation at Chesapeake Beach
and lower river resorts.
A number of anglers went to Chesa-
peake Beach this morning and found
the trip worth while. 1t is yet early for
saltwater fishing, with the exception of
rockfish, and those who tried their luck
sought the fresh water in the canal
Perch catfish and other small fish are
caught there
who try their luck for rockfish.' said
one of the successful anglers lis an
utter failure to properly rig their lines.
The hook should be attached to the ex-
IRENE of the line. care being taken to
put the lead far enough back to give the
bait full sway. When the lead is at
tached to the bottom it is not reasonable
to expect any luck
While the bass season opens in the
District in time for the enjoyment Of the
Decoration day holiday, it will not be
lawful ts take bass from other parts OF
the Potomac until later. The Virginia
law permits angling for bass below
Little Falls June II, while above the lis
bass fishing is not permitted until July.
Anglers who enjoy bass fishing, how
ever, are anxiously awaiting the open
ing of the Maryland season, the middle
of June. as most of the sport is enjoyed
in Maryland waters. Reports from the
upper Potomac are encouraging to the
bass fishermen, and it is believed the
coming season will be as good as the
last.
Most of the fishing by Washington an
glers is done this side of Harpers Ferry,
anglers finding places between here and
that summer resort easy of access. Great
Falls is reached by All electric line. while
places between there and the Monocacy
are visited chiefly by automObilists and
drivers. Between the Monocacy and Har-
pers Ferry there are several favorite
places for bass anglers. Point of Rocks,
Brunswick. Knoxville and Weverton be-
ing the more attractive.
Many fishing parties have been organic
ed for the purpose of spending tomorrow
and Monday on the water. At umber
of points up and down the river tents
have been pitched and camps established,
the greater number being down the river.
Several camping parties also have ar
ranged to spend the holiday on the shore
OF the Eastern branch, near the Mary
land line.
Food supplies. including fish from the
markets. will be sent to the camps, those
who are to ell JOY the outings fearing
their piscatoral efforts will not bring the
desired results or even furnish fish
enough for Sunday dinner.
William Freeman has been down the
river in his launch Stella several days. He
Is stopping at Yates, and. while he is not
well, he is enjoying the fishing. He has
his family with him and may stay there
most OF the summer.
Justice Daniel Thew Wright expects to
spend the coming summer at Blackiston
Island He has made enviable records
with rod and gun. Last summer his fam
lily enjoyed life on the island and they are
anxiOusly awaiting the time to return
there The Itan. the power boat of the
Justice. is to- he taken from the water in
ST. Clements bay and ovcrh1uled in time
TO be of use between this city and the
island.
Many large rockfish have been caught
in the Potomac during the last few days.
Most were caught between the Highway
and Chain bridges. The water has been
in good condition and enough fish were
taken to provide good sport for those
who tried their luck. Crab and smelt
make the best bait.