The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-19

Of his fancy
: M wU.on was there, but
tn e smallest
hook In stock was a No. IL. Well,
he Just wasn't satisfied to wait
until q new stock came in, for
there was a big trout up in
Hunting Creek that needed Just
such q lure, come Saturday.
After looking over the vast
and varied assortment Of trout
lures, he finally pounced upon,
80 to speak, the apple Of his
eye, q visible fly Of exact color
ing and proportions wanted. He
not only purchased one, but had
four Of the imitation insects
wrapped for delivery.
The angler making the pur-
chase, Arthur B. Alley, and his
story Of the trout in waiting was
most interesting. He was up in
the Catoctin area, on Hunting
Greek, the Saturday previous,
and was having his usual good
luck with the speckled beauties,
when, practically under his very
nose, lay the biggest fellow Of
the waters, it seemed, tanning
himself in all contentment. All
sorts of attractive artificial lures
were floated by the prize beauty,
but not a stir. So Alley vowed
that one week hence he would
give the fish something that
would make him raise. Satur-
day, last, was no day for man or
beast to be up the stream, and
we take it that the contest of
Angler VS.. Trout will be on in
two days. Wen let you know
the outcome when we contsct
Angler Alley.
When we said sportSmen are
becoming more sporty, we had
In mind Alleys experience. Now,
1t would have been no trick
whatsoever to have floated q
big, juicy worm into the pool
and taken the select fish, re-
gardleSs Of the law that says
only artificial lures shall be used
In the Catoctin project. This
occasionally happens when a
black sheep. in the guiSe sof
sportsman, slips into the fold.
But a true sportsman OF the
Alley type never would lower
himself to such q dastardly prac-
tice. Yes, 80 per cent of modern
day anglers are conscience
minded, thanks to the lessons
that have been handed down
through the years.
Since black Friday, the thir-
tenth, fishing has hit a new
low for the season. The Po-
tomac's rockfish rampage has
slowed down to where q brace OF
stripers is looked upon as a good
showing. In the trouting terri
tories of Maryland and Virginia
creel limits are a thing Of other
days. The Chesapeake and its
tributaries have little to- offer
hardhead followers. Over on
the Del-Mar-Va Peninsula the
trout and channel bass runs
have Stacked off to a feeble offer
ing. In fact, local and nearby
angling has tapered down to a
very fine point.
The elements, over which man
has no control, set in and the
fish put out to parts unknown.
Possibly, If the gods Of fortune
are with u.s. the splendid pastime
will start to revive over the
week end. But too much &C.
tivity should not be looked for
until the present unsettled con-
ditionS have had sufficient time
to rebuild for a comeback.
During the siege Of unSeaSon-
able weather. when all sorts and
kinds Of dry flies have failed,
bring out the old trusty nymph.
it'll possibly turn the trick.
The Western Auto Stores an
nounced May Is the opening Of
their Big Bass Fishing Contest.
This year, prize tackle total
ing more than 5000 in value
will be awarded the lucky fisher
men in each of the "a States
which the company serves, for
the first, second and third larg-
est bass entered in the contest.
First, second and third prize
winners in each State will re-
ceive prize tackle valued at $40,
$50 and 500, respectively.
A silver loving cup will be
awarded in each State for the
largest small-mouth bass entered
in the contest, whether prize
winner or not.
=, The contest Is free and open
to all fishermen-women and
children included. Entry blanks
are available at all Western
Auto Stores.
Last year q similar contest
sponsored by the same company
met with considerable interest
and enthusiasm in all parts Of
the country. Included among
the prize winners were women
and children. Prize winning bass
weighed from ~ to 111a lbs.
All entries must be verified
before a notary public, or, if
more convenient, by any West
ern Auto Store manager. assist
ant manager or associate store
owner.
The company invites all dis
ciples Of Izaac Walton" to par
ticipate in this years contest,
which closes September 30.