The Washington times., 1922-05-21
SALT WATER
BATS FOR THE
FINNY TRIBES
Some Suggestions That May
Prove Beneficial to the
Angler Having Trouble.
By r. A. ANGLER

By R. A. ANGLER
THE bait question is a great
source Of trouble to the aver
age angler and ofttimes
causes the veteran to carry a
worried look upon his face. But
good bit of unnecessary trouble
and worry is brought about by
not using a little foresight.
Now that the saltwater fishins
season Is in full swing and bait 10
in demand, 1t is wise for the anglef
to make arrangements in advance
The fellow that waits until the last
minute is liable to find disappoint
ment awaiting him, then his trou
bles begin.
The following saltwater baits
and how they should be cared foi
may help the angler with his wor
ries:
Crabs.
One of the best all.round beits II
be used for salt as well as fresh
water fishing is soft-shell crabs
They may be purchased from AM
Of the local fish dealers at from
81 to $3.50 per dozen, according Il
size. A little high in price. but the
angler is always sure of the fish
takieg this expensive morsel
Stll crabs may be procured very
cheaplyy but there is no economy
in buying dead ones, as they spoil
quickly and the flesh is easily
washed off the hook.
Peeler or shedder crabs Cbetwixi
a hard and soft SHELF are lesS en
pensive than the soft shell ones
They make an excellent bait ant
| r..
have few sales for the peeler except
from fishermen. II one wishes Il
take a chance he may be fortunate
enough in purchasing a few from
some OF the boatmen at the salt
water fishing grounds at $1.50 pei
dozen. Our advice Is, don't take
chance.
Never pack crabs in ice, but keel
them in the ice box until you are
ready to start on your trip. KeeI
the grass, which they are packed
in. moist by occasionally sprinkfine
with salt water.
The average crab will make
twelve good-sized bats when prop
erly cut. A pair of shears are rec
commended for this operation.
Hard crabs make a fine bait. bur
II takes an expert at dissectiI ~
|
Shrimp.
Second only to the cra' rLu
white meat crawler is US eU
tensively by saltwater fis srrnea
and occasionally by fres .waici
anglers to tempt the whit percs
and catfish. They may ~ pur
chased from all dealers in sh n
60 cents per pound. But .tri
and get green shrimp, y - th'
cooked ones.
They are firm fleshed ar r..s,l7
prepared for use. Simply move
the shell, which may be d nc With
the finger nails or a KIN Co. Cm
up into two or three pi ICES anC
| you are ready to try your urk.
Never pack them in ic KecT
them in the refrigerator mt. v"y
are ready to start on your Jo.rrC"
Drain off the liquid that has form
ed. cover well with table salt and
they will keep in perfect condition
for twenty.four hours without an!
further attention.
Bloodworms.
the least worry may be purchased
at the majority of the sporting
goods houses at thirty cents pei
dozen. The only requirement nec
essary to keep the bloodworm. IN
perfect condition Is to place them
in some cool spot.
They MAY be cut in two or three
pieces, but to get the best results
they should be used whole. Hold
the worm so the blood will rush to
the head, insert the hook about an
inch from the tail, allowing the
bag of blood to hang over the end
I - d. ~A,.I
puncture the head with the hook.
This makes a wonderful tidbit for
rock fish as well as the other finnJ
tribes.
D0n'ts.
| Don't expose your bait to the
sun. Put 1t in a shady spot and
keep 1t well covered.
| Don't lose you temper when q
fish steals all your bait. You, may
need some lessons on how to put
bait on a hook" =
Don't waste your bait. There
may be some brother angler who
has just run out.
| Don't rely on the other fellow.
possible disappointment.
| Don't buy cooked shrimp for bait
Ask for green or raw ones.
Don't throw the apron Of the
crab away, 1t is select bait
| The Shenandoah Rod and Cur
Club prospectus, just off the press
has wonderful inducements to Offer
the sportsmen. The stockholders
OF this association will be the mem
bers and the object of the associa
ton will be to build n club house
and make other improvements al
| ha
The tract Of land comprises
q, 900 acres in jefferson county
w. Va, opposite Harpers Ferry. A
portion of the tract is on the Shen
andoah river where ths famous
black bass max - his home.
The purest spring water may be
had from nine cy-r-flowing springs
Genial Charles Becker, of HarLers
Ferry, would be glad to hear from