FISHING THE PACIFIC 



They run up to 15 pounds and are most abundant from May 

 to October. 



The corbina is known by that name in Chile. It is a won- 

 derful fish for the table and is a prime favorite on the menu 

 in many localities. A game fighter, this fish provides surf- 

 casting devotees with rare sport at Iquique as well as at 

 Cabo Blanco. There is good surfcasting, mostly with bait, 

 at Iquique. The corbina runs up to 15 pounds, can be taken 

 on block tin squids, plugs and artificial minnows. 



ENGLISH SPANISH 



Sardines Sardinias 



Anchovies Anchoas 



HOW TO DRESS 



Remember that the seasons are reversed in Chile. When it 

 is spring in the States it is fall down there. Regardless of the 

 season, however, in the lower latitudes it is always warm in 

 the daytime, particularly in the North. Off Iquique you need 

 a couple of sweaters and perhaps a woolen jacket or wind- 

 breaker when riding on top looking for fish. You wear either 

 shorts or slacks; sneakers, and have some kind of a shirt to 

 don while fighting your quarry. You need no raincoat or 

 rubber clothing of any kind and nobody dresses in the eve- 

 ning. You don't have to wear a necktie in the Hotel Pratt at 

 any time. Every attention is given to the comfort of the 

 anglers and you can get breakfast at any time in the morning 

 you wish. For those who do not bring tackle there is an 

 ample supply of Tycoon rods, Penn reels of all sizes, Ash- 



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