The Washington times., 1921-08-14

sport generally catcn more II
for their own immediate fam
What would be more palatable and
enjoyable than to have for breakfast
some morning next winter nice
sailed hardhead or perch. / mention
these two fish because they are firm
fleshed and good keepers. Trout,
spot and founder. are of the soft
fleshed variety and poor specimens
for sailing.
The process Of sailing Is very SIM
pie, scale your fish, then cut him
down the belly and remove all en-
trails. We are now progressing nice
ly. Cut off the head and slit through
the body and remove the back bone.
The fish is now ready to pack. A
water tight keg and some table salt
Is the only outlay required.
Now in regard to the packing. first
| a layer OF fish and cover with salt,
repeat until you have the keg
| seven-eighths full. Let this stand
| for about week and pour off the
brine. The last act is TO head your
keg and you have luxury for the
coming season.
Many fishermen complain about
not being able to keep their catch
from spelling during the hot weather
without the aid of ice. 1t Is a very
simple matter. The first and most
important point to remember-never
use a stringer. this exposes the fish
| to the sun; gunny sack or bag
| tied to the side Of the boat and put
overheard makes an excellent and
inexpensive receptacle.
After the return TO shore from
your days sport on the water, re-
move the entrails from the fish and
sprinkle with table salt II this SIM
pie method is followed ice will not
be necessary TO preserve your catch.
What every fisherman's kit should
contain outside of his fishing tackle:
A sharp knife, fish scaler, small
screw driver for making possible re-
pairs to the reel, small file or emery
paper for sharpening hooks, small
pair of pincers and a can OF oil.
Benedict is again on the fishing
map, and Sergt. A. C. Duvall, w. c.
Duyall Frank Potts, Carl Duyall,
and H. Loveless are responsible for
same by their big catch of trout
and perch.
For the particular fisherman-al-
ways dry your line I'm a shady spot.
IL salt water fishing, wash the line
In fresh water before drying.
]. II. Jacobs, OF the Bureau Of En-
craving and Printing, spent an en-
joyable week at Piney Point with his
family. Fish were plentiful and
guess we caught our share. Start
ing out about five in the morning
we were back again in four hours
with a daily catch OF over 100 pounds
of trout, rock and hardheads."
Bait Is very scarce at saltwater
fishing resorts. To avoid disappoint-
ment, carry an ample supply.
Fishing from the launch Robert
f. Lee" at Shady Side, Nd, last
Saturday, +. Schrieber, A. Cansen-
huber, f. j. PETIT and brother caught
nineteen trout averaging two and
one-half pounds), also seventy-five
perch and hardheads. THE bay was
cd the head skipper.
Do not wait until ready to start
on q fishing trip to inspect your
tackle.
Fishing at Shepard's Landing. Bill
Day, Charlie e. Whitacre and Scout
Barley landed five rock (the largest
weighing four poundS and a number
Of cats.
Founders are more plentiful this
season than they have been in years.
Are you catching your share? II not
there must be a reason, try putting
a hook below the sinker. This may
bring you better luck with the flat
fellow as he is bottom feeder
BUT be careful of Mr.. Toad as this
Is his feeding grounds.
Earl Dorsey after getting close
to-nature" vacation on the Upper Po-
tomac, has returned full OF pep for
the coming strenuous theatrical sea-
son. How was fishing7 Fairly good,
considering the condition Of the
water
Who remembers when fine strings
of white perch were caught, with
MayfIies, off the old Navy Yard
bridget That was before Uniontown
became Anscostia-
The worlds champion surf caster,
II. c. Lentz, in a contest at the Polo
Grounds last week, failed to equal
Babe Ruths swat OF 40 feet, falling
short 80 feet.
Are you n member of the Potomac
Anglers Association? IL not, and
you are Interested In the protection
Of the game fish, cast a line to h. A.
Angler, care of The Times.