The Washington times., 1914-04-09

southeast wind that brought squalls
/ a..'nS ~I;h Il. ruined Wat misilt cfhcr-
| wi.e hav- ie:.e a good Uar for per h
OIL ;ac river. a few ha 'dv fishermen
ventured out, despite the threatening
| cl":::7s snl the choppy river. 3lt they
| met small reward for their efforts
Several parties enjoyed a good day
Tuesday, one boat reporting a catch Of
| over 150 perch. The fish seem to be well
up the river, toward the Little Falls
| Those who gave them q whirl off the
| point of Analostan Island had a poor
days sport, although the spot bears an
enviable reputation when the season Is
! on.
Up near the Hens and Chickens. op-
posite the schoolhounse on the District
! side, there seems to be a well defined
! rocky ledge, behind which the perch
| congregate. Such a spot is ideal for
these toothsome little fish, as they are
not mud-grubbers. An added attraction
! is that the inquisitive catfish and cells
seen TO avoid such places. thereby saw
| ing the sportsman much annoyance:
For those who are infrequent fisher
men in local waters, a word as to lines
may be of value. In the channel and
while the tide is running, there is tre-
mendous pull cXerted on the line. The
! larger the line. of course, the stronger
! the pull and a heavy sinker is neces-
! sary to keep on bottom with a line Of
large rye size; dosrsct answer is obvious II
I yo' are compelled TO use too heavy
si.ker, the delicdcy OF touch which '3
! nee essary to hook these fish, is de-
strcyed, so to get the best results N
swift water. use a line a. small as pos
sitie. to minimize the currents pull.
suffice. These little points are i'm
portant They frequently make all the
difference between a successful day am
a blank.
Enterprising campers have already
established themselves on the Virginia
shore. A little later. there will be many
fortunate ones living ander canvas,
free. hardy life. where fresh air is
always theirs and the meals are toned
and spiced with 4 bit Of Natures own
charm and appetizer. With the boat
or canoe drawn up on the shelving
shore. or launch moored short dis
tLTCe out. the .)n"S whO elect to spend
their nights in camp may attend their
business daily without effort. Up in
tn, morning with the L'ack o dawn. ii
plunge into the clear river to brush
slcen's CobVeDs away ant possibly Il
ra,y moments well spent in catching 4
crisp breakfast, fresh from the water
that will start "a sumrler day properly
and do wonders for tn" general physi-
al condition.
Grumblers ma mutter something
about malaria-ddmp ground. and Il
host of other objections. Let the:1
rT,.tter. 4 camp properly made. drainei
and kept sanitary, will disperse the'e
vague threats and q most enjoyable
summer will oe the CAMPER reward.
When going after perch. b" sure that
rou have the proper size Of hooks. Perch,
- oc surely struck, must be taken on
the proper sized hook. Ask the man who
sells the tackle
Another thing il is fine Young idea
To veal smoked or amber glasses While
out on the river. More than one urac-
cuuntabIy acquired headache may be
traced to the glare of the reflected sun
light.
one of the best ways 10 Aocp your
fish good and fresh. is to- take along a
cunnv sack to keep them in Wet the
sack and the fish will keep sweet.
For those who may csrc TO take
fyiny trip to the vicinity. where bass
ale Teportcd as striking. three trains a
dav go other the Baltimore and ohio
and accommodations for mans enter
tainmcnt. AS well ~ boats. bait. and
guides. may be obtained at the Ferry.
For those who wish to try their luck
with tho perch in local waters the fol-
lowing information Is given:
Boats may be obtained from Tram
NEIL Great Falls: Fletcher. Lock Cove
two lighthouses. Three Sisters: Reynolds
Cumberland. foot of Twenty-sixtl
street: Bailey. under Anacostia bridge;
Miller, p. c. end OF Bennins bridge.
Bait always to be purchased at fol-
lowing bOdthOuSeS RcSnoldS, Bailey y,
and TiIer's. Also at certain fishing
tackle stores.
The following places bear the repu-
tatIon OF being good fishing grounds:
~ The Parlor.' a pool ABOVE Boiling
Rock. straight out from Fletcher's. The
water is deep and swift. and; the pool
bears its name because the fish are
known to cnnEregate there. C") Middl.
Rock, above the Chain Bridge. II IN
well TO arrange TO haIs boat taken
M OF the flood tide, as " Is inpoasihis