The Washington times., 1914-04-14

While waiting for the weather TO
warm up enough TO make the perch
bite. the Fishing Editor has been re-
galed with a number of fishing stories
from local sport smen, and a fisherman
or two have asked for a little more
information about the Florida sport.
in compliance with this request. here
is skit about the red snappcr5 who
roll and play on the coral banks
miles out to sea.
From Fernandina. Fla, an extra
early sta rt had to be made, as the run
to the coral banks. fifteen miles away,
must be completed before daybreak.
The little pilot boat was cast off
with an ample supply of mullct for
bait, and with the aid OF the compass
and rear sight on the blinking Fer
nandina light. the run was, made.
The banks were located by heavint
the lead, the core filled with soap II
pick up any loose particles Uf coral OF
the bottom. After much cruising ana
casting, the banks were located, In
about twelve fathoms.
There was a rather sickening roll e
the Amelia, as the little boat tumbled
In the trough, but with one hand fast
to the rail the other was free 10 handle
the heavy hand-line.
Fish were struck almost at once
and soon all hands were engaged in
hauling them in, hand over hand. with
a pretty tolerable fight at the far
end, and soon a barrel was filled with
the red beauties, varying in weight
from fifteen to forty pounds. while
about every other time, a snappy
scrappy blacklist, almost a brother
to the black bass of fresh water as
far as form went was brought
Parties have come down from North,
ern cities to he taken out with the
Fernaudina Pilots Association. SC
famous is the fishing they have tC
offer. while their reputation as genia
hosts TO one and all is well earned.
Boats and Bait
When going after perch. be sure tina
you have the proper size of hooks. Perch
10 oe surely struck. must be taken ol
the lroper sized hook. Ask the man VIII,
sells the tackle
Another thing: it is a fine young ide:
| t. veal smoked or amber glasses wn.l
out On the river. More than one urlac
: cruntably acquired headache may b
tracel 10 the glare of the reflected sun
| hight
! One of the best ways to keep YOU
: llSIl BOOU anu - " ldhG dIOflS
gunny sack to keep them in. Wet tn,
, sack and the fish will keep sweet.
/ For those who may care to take a
: flying trip to the vicinity. where bas.
are reported as striking, three trains 4
! day go over the Baltimore and Ohio
and accommodations for mans enter
! tainment. as well as boats, bait. anc
/ guides, may be obtained at the Ferry
For those who W sh to try their Iucb
with the perch in local waters the foi.
: lowing information is given:
! Boats NAV be obtained from Tram
| neil, Great Falls; Fletcher. Lock Cove
| two lighthouses. Three Sisters: Reynold,
/ or Barker. foot Of Thirty fourth street
| Cumberland. foot OF Twenty-sixt'
street: Bailey, under Anacostia bridge
! Miller. u. c. end of Benntng bridge.
Bait always to be purchased at fol
| lowing lighthouses: Reynolds, Bailey .
! and Miller's. Also at certain fishins
! tackle stores.
The following places bear the repu
| tatlon of being good fishing grounds
| a. The Parlor." a pool above BoilIn,
Rock. straight out from Fletchers. Th,
water is deep and swift. and the poo
bears it's name because the fish ar,
| known to congregate there. ~ Middl,
| Rock. above the Chain, Bridge.