The Washington times., 1938-04-01

from the llCCle req ScnOOln'
day we wish the creel limit
Now that the trout piscatorial
skirmish is we'll in hand, let's
move onward to bigger and bet
ter white perch fishing on our
own grounds. Reviewing last
weekend, which turned out to
be a puny period, caused by the
elements, such as high winds
and muddy, ice-cold water, we
find little to brag about. But
out Of the bareback came a few
encouraging catches that proved
conclusively that under such
severe handicaps fish can be
taken.
Why, Percy p. Sutton boated
a few, just enough to make the
frying pan stink, as they say on
the upper-river banks. Percy
was satisfied to the extent that
he has declared his intentions,
come Sunday.
Harry Chew, who never says
mo" went to his favorite haunt
opposite the SchoolhouSe and,
while his catch was nothing to
call out the photoman, never
theleSS, it showed fine encour-
agement when two of the perch
were better than half-pounderS.
VETERAN CRAIG
One of the old-timers, Ed
Craig, was there, as usual, fish
ing from his personally con-
structed bateau.
Let the elements come as they
may. Ed is there most every day.
Yes, sir, Ed Craig never misses
an opportunity, when his bust
ness does not call, to be among
those present. And what an
angler and gentleman! Why,
when he's upstream, no novice
may go astray for the want Of
proper instruction if he's in
earshot of Craig's melodiouS
voice.
Well, his Sabbath catch con-
sisted of mostly catfish and,
believe it or not, mingled in with
his showing was a couple Of old
fashioned broadheadS, known to
long-standing fishermen as bull
heads. This species of the catty
family is rarely seen in this
modern era, especially in local
waters.
A BAIT THAT GETS EN-
Eds favorite bait to take the
migratory perch and cats is soft
crab. The bait is a trifle above
the average fisherman's budget
at this season Of the year, but,
if dissected properly and rightly
hooked, as only one of Craig'S
calling is familiar with, why, it's
not such an expensive lure in
the end.
One must be apt with sharp
shears or knife to dismember a
softly and have knowledge Of
how to thread a hook with the
delicate meat, as he may find
his fishing allowance in a state
of receSsionS.
Sure, it's killer bait and will
take fish even in muddy water.
But the ever-popular bloodworm
can never be overlooked, and
continues to be the favorite
among the masses.
BLOODWORMS POPULAR
The bloodworm is a bait Of
nominal cost, and a single
worm, properly cut. will go a
long way toward filling the baS-
ket or frightening the stringer
when perch are ones prey.
Why, the biggest white perch
ever taken and recorded on the
upper river, fell to a hook baited
with a portion of bloodworm. 1t
was some years back, when the
veteran Lew Perron, since
passed on, brought to boat a
monster perch measuring Is
inches in length. This may
sound a bit screwy, but its au-
thenticity can be vouched Tor,
as we were eyewitnesses Of the
fish and it's measurement.
BloodwormS also have top
ranking during the migratory
schooling of rockfish in local
waters, which, by the way, can
be expected about the coming
of May. The proper batting for
these stripers varies from the
perch routine this is another
story that will come with the
rock.
TO THE RESCUE
Larry Homan was also pres
ent on the Potomac last sun
day and, like many others, due
to the elements, went flshless.
Larry had quite an experience
for he was instrumental In
assisting two young canoelstS,