The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-08-12

rlgan prerOgaClVe, the Topic we
shall attempt to outline appar-
emily Is one that is proving popu-
lar in quarters where Walto-
mans, anglers and gentry of the
hook and line" cult gather. So
we leave it with readers of
this pillar that we might gain
their reaction.
The thought has been voiced
oftimes by many Of our local
sportsmen why the Maryland
fishing area has been denied
a portion Of the national fan
fare aid high-pressure publicity
blasts that are accorded fishing
centers far less attractive when
the moment is opportune to
herald the seasonal openings at
such places.
You've probably noted in news.
reels, pictorial sheets, ETC., when
the herring season enjoys its
opus in and around the Bay Of
Fundy. churchmen and the city
fathers are on hand to lend
dignity to the occasion. BY
such ceremonial rites the official
stamp augments the ballyhoo.
Another section Of our nation
that goes in heavily for this
festive garnishing to mark the
advent of their fishing season
is down around the bayou
country in Louisiana.
Possibly prompted by local
sentiment, there are supporters
of the theory that If measures
were token bv such organizations
as Lion Clubs, Rotary Clubs.
and chambers of commerce in
the Maryland environs, perhaps
similar programs Of a top-flight
order could be churned up.
Then there are those who
argue that If such resorts of
less commercial and historical
appeal can gain the national
spotlight as regards fishing.
certainly this section Of the
U. S. wherein the National
Capital proves a pivotal point
should far outstrip its contempt
raries in popularity.
Further, our local rod-and!reel
devotees are definite in their
belief that the reason Southern
Maryland fishing grounds have
long remained in an unfavor-
able light Is because heavy tom.
tom thumpings were not regis
tered in their behalf.
We're fully appreciative Of the
newspaper coverage that Is allo-
Gated to happenings and affairs
pertinent to this region, but the
program we have in mind Dor
ders on something that might
be typed as of the extravaganza
scale.
At the outset the idea Is not
to allow the plan to grow too
Gargartuan in scope but rather
limit it to ordinary proportions.
For the current season, obvi-
ously such q proposition is out,
but if the plan even in its pres
ent nebulous state appeals to
our piscatc1ial-minded folks,
maybe a survey could be
launched to determine the fea-
sibility of such an effort with
the hope of ultimately placing
Southern Maryland in Americas
big Ten" fishing areas.
Preston, Md, holds Fishing
Fair, August q and %. Better
make reservations now with
Max Chambers of the Fishing
Fair Association, at Preston, or
Commodore Jones, North Beach.
Another persistent idea that
holds fast among certain of our
fisher.folk fraternity is that
Uncle Sam has one Federal unit
that clicks with little time lost
once word is flashed. Apparently
"red-tape regulations" play no
part in the makeup of the U. S.
Coast Guard, that is, when jobs
that require immediate action
come to the surface. And so
we take this means to pay
tribute to the service that boasts
of courageous men who go down
to the sea in ships.
Within the past fortnight,
citizens in the area of North
Beach. Md, were possessed Of
an awesome fear because of the
presence Of submerged fishing
boat which had come to rest =
short distance off the shore.
The fact that 1t was proving a
serious threat to navigation, to-
gether with being the scene Of
several near tragedies, caused
beach residents many sleepleSS
nights.
Whereupon the good people
Of the colony solicited the aid
Of our nomadic expert, Robert
"Albatross" Wilson, who for
the nonce Is engaged in trying
to lure marin and barracuda
to the side of his craft while
in Florida waters.
With less time than it takes
to utter wall-eyed pickerel.
"Cap'n Bob" was in touch with
Lieut.. F.. E. Polio, of the Coast
Guard, who assured him the
matter would gain the immedi-
ate attention Of the COM
mandant.
Less than "a hours passed and
today, marking that danger
spot in the Chesapeake Bay,
there looms . huge black-and-
white nole to1Ather with a far.