Evening star., 1911-08-19


man. Not only did Mrs. Huseman catch
more and larger fish than the others. but
she also landed two big fish at the same
time.
Shortly after the trio had anchored on
the fishing grounds Mrs. Huseman had
her line In the water and It was not long
before she felt the weight Of a big trout.
The trout gave her about as much sport
as she had anticipated. but before she
got 1t near the surface OF the water a
tailor took the other hook
Then started a lively time in the water.
SO quick were the movements OF the
tailor that the trout could not keep up to
IT. and finally the latter fish was forced to
give up the fight. the tailor continuing
it's efforts to get rid Of the hook.
When the tailor was pulled from the
water 1t was still very much alive. while
the trout was almost gone. Mrs. Huse-
man was heartily congratulated by those
who witnessed her make the catch Sew
eral hundred fish were caught by the
party during their stay at the island.
Improved water conditions last Sunday
meant pleasant weekend outings for
scores of bass fishermen. This Is the
season when the water is warm. however,
and not SO many big fish are caught. The
warm water also has the effect of max
sport in taking them from the water Is
lessened.
But" said one Of the enthusiasts to q
Star reporter. I'VE can't get away from
the city on extended trips and we simply
have to make the best of the conditions.
| When the water is cold the fish are
snappy. but when 1t Is warm they are
affected about the same as the people
and there Is not much fight In them.
| While those who went to the upper
river for their weekend outing Saturday
or Sunday found the water In much bet
ter shape than 1t was the previous week,
1t was not just what they wanted. num-
ber Of the anglers caught fish, but most
Of them were small. weighing from one
to two pounds. There were no reports
of record breakers having been caugnt.
While bass fishermen were on the upper
Potomac after the bass last Sunday. II
is stated, some Of the stay-at-homes'
those who are satisfied to fish nearby.
enjoyed sport off the lower end OF the
arsenal grounds. They caught NUMBER
of rocltish and perch. Mississippi cat
ftsh were also caught near the city.
, DOC" Pearson's ability to serve u
soft crabs. fried chicken and fish from
the kitchen was fully demonstrated re
: Gently when he acted the part of chef OF
an outing aboard William A. Heine
. raised deck cruiser type OF ia9nGn, 11,1Ia sun
shine. Harry Dismer Henry Miller ant
Archie Bresnahan were the other guests
on the five-day outing.
| When the party was made up las
week and it was certain that DOC rear
son was to go, there was no question as
to who was to be selected to do the
heavy work in the kitchen. Pearson hao
been there before, and his friends were
still enjoying the lingering recoiiectior
of the 1ast trip.
DOC" does not mind doing the cooking
but he does think 1t Is up to the others
, to catch fish, His luck at angling came
so soon after the first stop was made
I ,eyh< hn 4
, ALL
But" suggested one OF the othel
members OF the party, Tuck sometimes
changes"
, hooked a big trout, big enough for dlnnel
for the five, and 1t was suggested tina
lines be taken in. The cook willingly re-
tired to the kitchen. but the others re
big enough to last them a week. Mos
Of the fishing was done at Wicomico ant
When Henry Miller hooked a big toat
he inquired of his companions what h'
, had on his line
ITS a toad and it's poisonous" h
was told Better not touch it,
He didn't" his companions say. HI
. shot 1t off the hook.
The swift water near Glen Echo proved
an attractive place for anglers during
the past few days. Many anglers object
!; to gong 1ar away from the city LOT q
days sport, thinking II a useless outlay
of cash to spend from S5 to S15 for sport
| of landing perhaps five or ten fish, and
so they tried their luck nearer home.
1T seems like too much trouble to &c
far away from home at such expense fol-
short outing" remarked an angler
when there are fish within a stones
throw of the city. l recall trip to the
upper river that cost me nearly $50, and
caught five fish. Four dollars is a
| good prica for n bass
Two of the anglers who took advantage
Of encouraging reports Sunday and went
to Glen Echo are Daniel Clewell and A
r. Lamb. They took mad toms and
smelt with them, and caught five fish
three bass and four Mississippi catfish
One of the bass weighed two pounds
while the others weighed less than two
pounds each.
There was q great splash heard not far
from the boat in which the anglers were
seated, and Lamb suggested to his COM
panion that he make an effort to get the
fish.
AS Quick as fash, Clewell had his big
bait in the water, and just quickly
did the fish take it. Then the angler had
to engage in a fight to finish. winning
by landing a nine-pound Mississipps cat
fish.
John Lyons manager OF the Academy
Theater, concluded his extended fishing
trip in time to return for the fall opening
| of the playhouse. Mr. and MIS-. Lyons
spent most of the summer in Michigan,
where the manager OF the theater did not
neglect to let the fish know he was there.
On the Little Manistee river the angler
landed many trout Of numerous varieties,
including the delicate brook trout. steel
heads, rainbow, German and bronze.
while on White river he caught mostly
brook trout.
.sThe trout run from ten to seventeen
inches long" the angler told his friends
when he returned. "and II Is Well worth
the trip to Michigan to get them"
Bass fishing In the vicinity OF Hartford.
Mich, claimed his attention for about q
week He was there as the guest of
show The opening day of the fishing
season netted the host and his guest
forty-eight bass. the fish averaging from
two to four pounds each.
Some of the Sunday fishermen on the
upper Potomac have been given a taste
| of the blue laws of Maryland Laws of
recent date in West Virginia have given
them still more trouble. however, and
really put an end to much of the Sunday
fishing.
There's more trouble encountered get
ting cigar in some Of the Maryland
counties on Sunday" said fisherman,
than there used to be getting into a
| speakeasy.
i The fisherman explained what is neces-
sary to be done at some places to get a
/ cigar. Hotel proprietors are willing to ac-
comm odate their patrons. but they are
afraid to do SO openly, so thet In order