Evening journal., 1918-05-18

home with large catches Of white
perch, yellow neds. sunflsh and white
catfish. High Bridge seemed to be the
drawing point, while few visited such
places as Red Lion and Delaware City.
Several OF the fortunate anglers had a
few catfish weighing about five
pounds each. being about the largest
caught so far this season. White perch
arc 81 plentiful In the canal that
schools may be seen any time along
the banks. Weather permitting, this
weekend will no doubt see many more
at their favorite places along the canal
bank
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Field Warden Dillaha was visitor
at tho banks on Sunday and kept a
watchful eye for vlolators Of the law.
Set lines have heretofore been placed
In the canal and the warden intends to
Put a stop to this unlawful fishing.
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Many Of the "old-timersr can hardly
walt for the opening Of the game FISH
season, which opens May p. Practi-
cally all have made arrangements to
spend the day at some Of the lower
ponds and some record catches no doubt
Will be reported.
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Members OF the association will vel
come the good news that the emblems
have arrived, and all those who wish a
button before the opening Of the sea
son. should get In touch with Harry
Schrade, chairman. No. iiit West Fifth .
street. Buttons will also be at the
rooms for distribution
As was announced last week. prizes /
will again be awarded for the catching
Of the largest bass and pike for the
season i9is-i9i9 II is desired that the
members get their application blanks
early this year. A member make make
IS many entries as he desires during
the season. Considerable interest was
taken In the contest last year and II is
expected that before the season closes
this year there Will be many competi-
tors Enter the contest, the FISH you
catch may be a winner; 10 costs you
nothing for the try.
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Charles Edwards, who received only
one bid for his fishing equipment,
which he wished 10 auction OF several
weeks ago. refused the offer and was
again on the Job Sunday.
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Andrew Wyess. Elmer Pond and z.
W Van Luvanee visited canal bridge
Sunday and caught a very nice string
Of blue gils. white and yellow perch
and white catfish
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Carl seldel and party Of friends re-
turned from the canal with flne catch
Of fsh.
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Anglers no doubt will be disappointed
when they visit the canal bridge. to
find the boats In very poor condition.
II Is not very pleasant TO have TO sit in
q leaky boat all day when fishing Is AZ
its best. Good boats are badly In need
al this favorite fishing place and
an up-to-the-minute man would have
nc trouble whatever TO hire them and
nal e a good pront for his trouble, at
that
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AZ a rule the regulars have their
favorlte places TO go on opening day.
but for those who are not quite so Ia
mlliar with the good ponds In the State.
we publish list Of the following
lakes and streams that arc excellent for
bass and pike:
New Castle county-Smslley Dam,
lake at High Bridge, Lake Como, ponds
and branches Of Bohemia river near
Middletown. Appoquinimink creek and
large ponds near Noxentown and ponds
near Clayton.
Kent county-Duck snd Little DUCK
creeks, ST. Johns creek and branches
and ponds near Dover; Wyoming and
Camden, Murderklll creek and ponds
IN vicinity Of Willow Grove. FELTON,
Harrington, Milford and branches OF
~lnssh ID 1rfn
Sussex county-EllendHle Milton
Bridgeville Greenwood. sesford. Lau-
rel, Millsboro. Dagsboro and sharp
town These streams and ponds are
within easy reach OF these towns.
Members OF the association mel
again last evening for casting practice
and are becoming quite expert will
the half ounce weight for both dis
tsnce and accuracy. Although not a.
many reported for practice as hereto.
fore interest was not lacking in an,
respect and the throwers OF The
weights were on the job until darkness
set In. Instructor Connell had severa
OF the boys trying their flrst lesson II
fly casting and they proved 60 be yer,
apt scholars Eventually this viii b.
taken up with the bait casting. THAI
AllN AhohlAb NluNkANt1 arc NAHaklhk lN
terest was shown by the large number
OF spectators who were present.
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FISH BITES.
'nov" Livermore. who holds the hon,
ors among the leaders. was very much
missed last night by the casters.
Dave Donovan. who Is very short ir
stature, certainly has a long stride. and
n required effort on the part Of Instruc-
tor Connell 10 keep him from stepping
over the line
Several new members reported FOR
their first trial and made some very
good casts
Ray Comfy and Elmer Pond spent
some time in tanning the gentle breeze:
with the fly rod. seemingly 20 drive al
the mosquitoes over on the firing line
OF the bait casters.
Buttons were in demand last eveninl
and kept Chairman Harry Schrade busy
handing them out 10 the members.
"Bo" Lee, one OF the faithful casters
sent wireless over TO the grounds. az
follows: Have landed a specklec
beauty-boy has the measles" But
we have TO forgive "Bo" this time as
the season will open next Saturday.
Dave Donovan, who has become
quite an expert right handler. believe,
that the left hand should know wha