Evening star., 1933-05-07
PUBLIC LIBRARY
FISHING.

when tulips bloom in Union Square,
Then weary seems the street parade,
And weary books, and weary trade;
I'm only wishing to go a-flshing;
For this the month of May was made"
Van Dyke.
The public library offers the follow
ing list of books:
The Book of Fishes. 1924. RKW B64.
The Book of Fishes will be OF
interest and valuable to the fisherman
and layman alike because it presents
an authoritative life story of the most
important of the fishes to be found in
American waters, which are SO vital
factor in the Nations food supply"
Fish Facts and Fancies. by F. G. Girls
void. 1926. VF.G888f.
The habits and habitat of the SAL
mon occupy most of the authors atten-
ton in this book full of good informa-
ton and advice about these fish. In
successive chapters he tells of the tar
pom, marlin, tuna and eel.
My Friend the Black Bass, by H. B.
HaWes. 1880. VFH3l.
Senator Hawes of Missouri, an ex-
pert fisherman, undertakes to cover the
whole subject of black bass fishing,
the theoretical, the practical, the ex-
perimental-from catching to cook
ing"
Telling on the Trout, by E. r. Hewitt.
1926. VFH494t.
Mr. Hewitt's own book is so honest
and helpful contribution that it
should be read from cover to cover by
the aspirant to, excellence in the tax
ing of the most beautiful and bravest
of fish"
Bait and Tackle.
Trout Fishing for the Beginner, by
Richard Clapham. 1922. VF.C535t.
The book is for the novice in the
art of trout fishing and supplies full
information on the subject OF outfit,
on the ground that an Unbalanced and
unsuitable tackle leads to a slovenly
method of fishing, and that fair start
is everything"
Amateur Rod Making by p D. Frazer
1924. VFF869a
Fishermen who wish to make their own
rods will find this handbook of direc-
tions and advice very helpful. There
are many diagrams which will clarity
each step of the procedure.
The Salt Water Angler. by Leonard
Hubit 1924. VT H875s.
For those who prefer surf fishing this
Is a handbook replete with advice con-
cerning tackle, bait, fishing resorts and
the species of fish to be found in each
locality. There are illustrations Of the
fish and diagrams Of tackle.
Bait Casting, by s. r. Jones. 1928.
VF.J728b.
The author has discussed the kinds
Of casts and the principles Of bait cast
ing, together with the various types Of
lakes and StreapAS IN which 1t NAV be
pract4ced
Modern Bait and Fly Casting, by Ozark
Ripley. 1928. VF.R485m.
Illustrated with pictures Of reel, ny
and rod, this little treatise on bait and
fly casting is written informally, by one
fisherman to another, and Is based on
the experience OF expert anglers"
Canada to Florida.
In Fishing Country, by w. H. Blake.
1922. VFB5S3i
A delightful sketch Of the develop
nnent of Murray Bay opens this book
of "reminiscences Of the fishing country
of the Province of Quebec. All phases
of the sport, from famous Canadian
guides to the proper equipment to in
clude in q camp kit, are discussed in
detail.
Along the Florida Keys, by Wendell
Endicott 1925. VT En24
He makes the reader realize some
thing of the excitement and pleasure
the occasion afforded. Nor does he
OTer forget for long the beauty Of the
~ and varied colors in the sky and
sea, the restfulness Of palm-covered
shore, the wonders and beauty Of the
depths The illustrations are notewor-
thy for their excellence.
Tales Of the Anglers Eldorado, by Zane
Grey 1926 VFB8693a.
"LAv1shly illustrated from photo
graphs of the angler and his catch, and
Of the scenes of surprising beauty
wherein the catch was taken. this en-
thusiastic record forms companion
Tales of Virgin Seas"
Florida Fishing, by Stewart Miller. 1881.
VFM613.
"An enthusiastic sportsman who has
spent some time fishing along the Flori-
da bays and keys describes key and bay
fishing, the catch in the outside waters
and fresh waters. the bait and tackle to
be used, and then writes about acres
of sailfish, marlin, silver king, bara-
cuda, bonef1sh, rays, kingfisn and blue
fish, including passages on shark hsh-
ing and description Of bottom fish
ing near reefs and keys"
The Tent Dwellers, by A. B. Paine.
1921. VFP 163t.
The experience of a memorable Sum-
mer spent in the Canadian woods are
recalled by a former editor of the At
lantic Monthly. The life-like illuStra-
tions by Hy. Watson add to the pleas
ure Of those who read the book.
The Gentle Art.
Pools and Ripples, by Bliss Perry. 1927.
VF.P427p.
"Pools and Ripples gives the rumble
Of rocks beneath the big water. the
perfume of the balSam. the feel of
we'll hooked trout carried along frail
tackle to the tingling wrist. and even
the taste of fish still sizzling from the
pan This angler makes his appeal to
all the senses. and also to an extra one
that most Of us have lost"
Ye Gods and Little Fishes, by Z E.
Slocum. 1927 VFSl SO.
Dedicated to those fishermen whose
contemplation of the uncertain period
Of life Is measured not by prosaic
years, but by the precious seasons
which may yet be theirs to enjoy our
trout bejeweled earthly brooks"
yisherman's Luck, by Henry Van Dyke.
Y.V28f
Charming essays full Of quiet wis
dom for the reader who does his fish,
ing from comfortable arm chair. or
for the angler who pauses in the pur-
suit of his own pleasure to ponder on
the vagaries of fellow sportsmen.
The Compleat Angler, by Isaak Walton.
VFW 176c
ITO all readers Of this discourse, but
especially to the honest angler
you are assured :. that Angling Is
an Art; and you know that Art better
than others: and that this truth Is