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^(9L@iiiia TEN CENTS SEPTEMBER, 1937 OFFICIAL STATE SEPTEMBER, 1937 PUBLICATION ^ANGLER? Vol. 6—No. 9 —*f* PUBLISHED MONTHLY COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA by the BOARD OF FISH COMMISSIONERS PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF FISH ^™*K COMMISSIONERS mm 1 i 1 CHARLES A. FRENCH Ten cents a copy — 50 cents a year Commissioner of Fisheries MEMBERS OF BOARD 1 i 1 CHARLES A. FRENCH, Chairman Ellwood City ALEX P. SWEIGART, Editor MILTON L. PEEK South Office Bldg., Harrisburg, Pa. HARRY E. WEBER Philipsburg SAMUEL J. TRUSCOTT Dalton FRANK J. PENTRACK Johnstown NOTE Subscriptions to the PENNSYLVANIA ANGLER EDGAR W. NICHOLSON should be addressed to the Editor. Submit fee either Philadelphia by check or money order payable to the Common KENNETH A. REID wealth of Pennsylvania. Stamps not acceptable. Connellsville Individuals sending cash do so at their own risk. FRED McKEAN New Kensington H. R. STACKHOUSE Secretary to Board PENNSYLVANIA ANGLER welcomes contribu tions and photos of catches from its readers. Proper credit will be given to contributors. All contributions returned if accompanied by first C. R. BULLER class postage. Chief Fish Culturist, Bellefonte <&*= —&a# IMPORTANT—The Editor should be notified immediately of change in subscriber's address Please give both old and new addresses Permission to reprint will be granted provided proper credit notice is given THE FRONT COVER Fred Everett, noted fish artist, has Vol. 6 No. 9 A depicted a fishing scene in which the fly rod plays a vital role for the cover SEPTEMBER, 1937 <^ i&fc \ this month. ^ANGLER/ EDITORIAL BETTER POLLUTION CONTROL N THIS issue of the ANGLER, Judge Grover C. Ladner, whose cham I pionship of pollution control has brought him outstanding recognition not only in the nation but abroad, explains in a forceful article, just how the Administration's new Pure Streams Bill will work. I feel that it is per haps appropriate for me to write concerning its background and objectives. One glance at the record is sufficient to convince any civic-minded citizen of the vital need for control of pollution as it will be exerted under this legislation. Gifted with more than 100,000 miles of waterways, Penn sylvania has sustained, during the past 100 years, a constant shrinkage in mileage of her clean streams. At the present time, 80,000 miles of our waterways is polluted in varying degrees. A great deal of this mileage is so vilely polluted that virtually no life can exist in it. The amazing part of all this stern, bitter battle for the return to the people of Pennsylvania of some part, at least, of their God-given gift of clean water was the comparatively minor opposition of even polluters' lobbies. Apparently the handwriting on the wall was plain to be read; apparently the utter need for control of this type of a growing evil was so evident, that the polluters' interests realized how vital was this issue. Certainly, the administration's anti-pollution bill passed its way through Senate and House with a minimum of opposition. I am proud indeed that in the vanguard of this great liberal movement to restore our waterways to the people, were a solid, united block of fishermen. No man is in a better position to realize the wanton pilfering to which our streams have been subjected than is the angler, who, for relaxation and sport, spends his time along our waterways. But this great victory has been achieved, and I want to stress this fact, by the great and growing force that we know as public opinion. In the years to come, I feel that those who lent pollution control their united support must derive real satisfaction from the acclaim that will be theirs from future generations. The initial victory for clean streams has been won. Let us now enter whole-heartedly into the campaign to carry through the provisions of this great legislation for the people. C. A. FRENCH Commissioner of Fisheries PENNSYLVANIA ANGLER BATTLING BASS WITH THE FLY-ROD By MYRON W. SHOEMAKER ''HTft'flWlftl HERE are still three months facing The first cost of the fly fisherman's equip lure and is bound to catch fish with it. T the bass fisherman, before the curtain ment is the greatest but in the long run Surface lures are exceptionally good for finally falls, for successful fly fishing for is the cheapest. Lures that cost from 20 large mouth bass and the larger the lures the king of fresh water fish—the small to 50 cents each are good for hundreds of the better the bass seem to like them. The mouth bass. strikes if they are well tied and taken care small mouth will readily take the surface The thrill that comes with the savage of while live bait is completely lost after or wet lure and is inclined to prefer smaller strike of the fighting bass, whether hooked one savage strike. The cost of one good bait lures than its cousin the largemouth. or not, is second to none and the fisherman pail and the amount of gasoline used in The line is an important item and should who uses flies knows what this is all about. starting and stopping to change water on be heavy enough to fit the rod. For a bass To those who do not use the artificial lures live bait would soon give any fisherman a rod it should not be lighter than size D there is much in store for them when, and complete set of flies that would last over a if a level line or HDH for double tapered. if, they start fly fishing. Even though the season or two and more if he fished but a If a more expensive line is desired than the bass is not hooked there remains the satis few times. special bug line, tapered lines will add faction of knowing that he remains for an The selection of the lures depends on the much pleasure to casting and will be much other strike later in the day or on the next type of fishing desired. If for surface, or easier to cast. In any event do not let any fishing expedition. If he was a big one then dry fly fishing the lures should be of the one sell you a line that is used for casting the trip is more fascinating in the expec floating type that will not sink. If for fish a plug bait. It is entirely too light and flies tation of rising the big fellow and having ing under the surface then a wet fly should can not be successfully cast with a light line. the battle that is bound to follow when he be used. These may be purchased in either The rod should be at least 5 ounces and is hooked. This is really what makes fishing a streamer fly or the common wet fly and preferably from 6 to 7 ounces if used in worth while and so fascinating with arti a small spinner may be used along with waters containing large fish. A recent ex ficial lures. them if desired. Surface lures made of deer ample of a beginner purchasing a light trout The increase of fly fishermen the past hair entirely will be more successful than rod of very cheap material on the dealer's year has placed a number of them at a those made of cork or wood body, the recommendation has already discouraged loss to know just how to proceed or what reason being that bass can easily detect one potential fly fisherman. Consult some to use or purchase for successful fishing. the foreign substance of wood and cork one in your community who knows some There are countless numbers of flies for much quicker than they can that of the thing about rods and you will be well paid. all kinds of color, size and shape. Most any softer deer hair. Many surface lures are Keep away from the casting reels for use of them will catch bass at some time or combinations of deer hair and feathers or on a fly rod. They are too long and heavy another. There are all kinds of lines but feathers and cork, etc. There are all kinds and will only cause inconvenience. A light only a few for fly fishing purposes and the of color combinations and solid colors. As weight reel just a little heavier than the dealer who !has his money tied up in lines to color it is entirely a matter of what the rod is all that is necessary. may not be so interested in your welfare fisherman desires. The same is true of the Leaders should not be too heavy as they as he is in making sales of his stock. If the size or type of fly or bug. It is however, are only cumbersome if too heavy. Any improper line is purchased it will mean a true that bass sometimes are very selective thing from 8 to 15 pound test will handle discouraged fisherman. The same is true of and will be inclined to have some particular any bass swimming if care is used in rods and if the proper type of rod is not color, shape or size but this is a matter the handling the fish. Of course, if you expect purchased or already possessed the fisher fisherman will have to solve for himself to railroad your big bass then extra heavy man soon becomes discouraged. Reels and as he studies fishing conditions. Confidence leaders should be purchased. As to the leaders play a less important part but they in a lure is as good a bet as anything be length, the suggestion would be from three should be suitable for the occasion.