The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-14

then his troubles begin.
make an excellent bait ana re-
quire little care. Fish dealers
have few sales for, the peeler ex-
cept from fishermen. II one wishes
to take a chance he may be for
tunate enough in PURCHASING q few
from some of the boatmen at the
salt water fishing grounds at from
800 to $3.50 per dozen. Our ad-
vice IL, don't take q chance.
:, Never pack crabs I'm ice, but
keep them I'm the ice box until
You are ready to start on your
trip. Keep the grass, which they
are packed In, moist by occasion.
ally sprinkllng 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 fine bait, but
1t takes an expert at dissecting this
tough fellow.
Shrimp second only to the crab
this white meat crawler is used ex-
tensively by saltwater fishermen
ana occasionally by fresh-water
anglers to tempt the white perch
and catfish. They may be pur-
chased from all dealers in fish 1T
go cents per pound. But be sure
ana get green shrimp. not the
cooked ones.
They are firm feshed and easily
prepared for use. Simply remove
the shell, which may be done with
the finger nails or q knife. Cut
up into two or three pieces and
you are ready to try your luck.
Never pack them I'm ice. Keep
them In the refrigerator until
you are ready to start ON your
journey. Drain off the LIQUID
that has formed, cover wen with
tabla salt and they will keep in
perfect condition for tW6nty.four
hours without any further at
tentiOn.
Bioodworins - The bait that
causes the angler the least worry
may be purchased at the majority
of the sporting goods houses at
thirty cents per dozen. The only
requirement necessary to keep the
blOodworTn 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
Of the hook. Be careful not to
puncture the head with the hook.
! This makes a wonderful tidbit for
rock fish as well as the other
finny tribes.
Don't lose your temper when
fish steals all your bait. YOu
may need some lessons on "hOw
to put bsit on hook"
Don't expose your bait to the
sun. Put it in a shady spot and
keep 1t well covered.
Don't waste your bait. There
may be some brother angler who
has just run out.
Don't rely on the other fellow.
Take your bait along and avoid
possible disappointment.
Don't buy cooked shrimp for bait
Ask for green or raw ones.
Don't throw the apron Of the
crab away, it is select bait.
The largest hardhead known TO
be caught north of Cape Henry,
weighing nine and three-quarter
pounds, was taken out Of the
water by A. r. Green, Of Michi-
gan City, Ind, i'm Shelter Bay,
opposite C. III. Neeley's place,
South River Park, Md, Sunday
last.
Potomac Anglers Association
will hold their regular monthly
meeting next Wednesday at s
o'clock at Musicians Hall, Tenth
and E streets northwest
The Potomac is in a muddy con-
dition with little chance of clear.
ing within the next few days.
The best saltwater fishing dur
ing the week has been down An
napolis way, that is to say between
Herring Bay and Annapolis.
DR.. George Schenck, 615 Armi-
stead avenue, Norfolk, Va, Is the
envy of all fresh-water anglers in
Virginia He was awarded first
prize in the large mouth black
bass intermediate division) twelfth
annual contest of Field and Stream.
DIR. Schenck's prize bass was
yanked from Lake Joyce last Sep
tember 1t was 26A inches in
length and weighed 10 pounds.