Arizona republican., 1919-11-23
FISHING By TOM A. MARSHALL

by iOm R. MARSHALL
 In the fishing world, where does the 'tickler' belong? Fish love to be tickled and are vey susceptible to the dulcet strains of music. Many are the devices and varied methods evolved by man to capture the finny tribe. In the biblical period, nets and hand lines were played for favorites, while fly casting was an unknown method. At the present writing, two separate and distinct species of the genus home, have developed and are in active com petition, in the fishing arena The fisherman, with his nets, gigs, heavy tackle, painted lures, live bait, angle worms, cane poles and heavy lines is pushed into the discard by the angler, with light tackle, assorted flies and dry fly methods. We now have the Fish Ticker" What fishing sphere does he belong in or will he become a class of his own? Tickling for trout" was practiced by poachers in Pebbly Ponds, Austin, near Sheffield, England, on the estate of the Duke of Leeds. Was then carried to the extent that it became necessary to legislate against the practice. Entering the stream below the fishing grounds, the poacher would | with both arms immersed to the el- bows, the palms of his hands extended forward. Arriving at a point where the bank extended out over the stream, there the irridescent beauties lay hid den in their layers, awaiting the ar rival of a culinary tid- bit.
 | The clear cold water; washed tho water cress and fish could be seen as they slowly moved about with that gentle undulating movement. When near the fish very low, tremulous, whistle, trilling into a chant was started, which seemed to have q seda- tive influence charming the fish. When first touched, the tendency was to slowly move away, the hand would fol- low and the fingers gently strokine | the belly, this a most delightful sen sation to the filmed victim. who then accepted the attention, as a cat would a stroke on the back, or a dog a gentle rub behind his ears. Slowly the hand moved forward along the fish, inter- spersed with an occasional touch, un- til the gills were reached at which time the confidence established be- tween the little sealed tiger and the poacher was betrayed, a contracting o1 the thumb and fingers in the gills, re- suited in the capture. Where does the ticker belong, with angler or fish erman?
 Q. In conversation with an old traI shot, he advised me that successful wing shots kept both eyes open wher they were shooting. Is this true with such men as Heikes, Crosby, Gilbert and yourself? If so, why is it done Tn my judgment they would have bet ter success if one eye was closed anC they would look down the barrel.
 GEORGE c. MAGRUDER.
 Memphis, Tenn.
 A. You are correctly informed, tht major portion of the trap shots shoo' with both eyes open. this inclusive ot the gentlemen named. You have 2 wrong conception of trapshooting, il fact wing shooting, of any character The first necessity is to secure a gur that fits the man. this once accom- plished there is little need for align ment, unless you have acquired some objectionable habit in gun handling When shooting at moving object yoI handle a gun as you would shoot bow and arrow or throw a rock, with botf eyes open and following the flying ob ject with the eyes, your gun will in tuitively swing into position, then vii come the question of accurate com putation on distance. velocity, etc. I is well to look or sight down the gur to see that you have the barrel O barrels on the level. but keep both eye open and you will meet with bette success,
 O. Do you advise the use of 10 O l gauge guns for duck shooting What load would you use? Are ther many places thrown open to the publi ] for shooting purposes?
 |, FRANK GLOTZER. } St. Louis, Mo.
 A. Twelve gauge guns are the prim favorites. The load depends upon tn style of shooting you expect to have pass or decoy An all around load i , three and one-quarter drams of bull powder, one one eighth No. 6 shot YoI will find some localities not posted but they are getting very scarce.